Fwacata

Hey, everyone!Welcome back to the FWACATA Podcast, where we dive into life, art, and invulnerability—whether it’s comics, politics, or philosophy. Today, I want to expand on something I touched on in this week’s episode, a moment that sparked a fire in me.It all started in class when I was talking to a student about art and creativity. She looked at me, completely earnest, and said, “I don’t think there’s a point in becoming an artist anymore. AI can do it better.”Excuse me? What? Say what again?That moment struck me like a lightning bolt. Not because I was shocked, but because of what it reveals about the world these kids are growing up in. A world where this “black box” we carry in our pockets—the phones, the endless scroll of social media, and yes, the AI hype—has convinced them to give up before they even begin.Don’t Let AI Dictate Your PassionAI isn’t the death of art. It’s a tool. A powerful tool, sure, but it’s not the end of human creativity. The belief that AI can “replace” artists misunderstands wha