AI Upgrade for Creatives – Professor Peter and KK the Pirate King

Picture this: Young KK, math whiz, bible thumper, dreaming of briefcases and 007 martinis. Plot twist? Shredding pow on Blackcomb, building the web circa 1995. Fast forward: National Geographic lens-slinger, TED Talk provocateur, now your cyberpunk sherpa through the AI revolution. Ok, creatives… Let’s GOOOOO! It’s gonna be one hell of a ride.

Birth of Future Proof Creatives

November 2022: Post-hack blues meet Midjourney on Discord. Eureka moment? “I could start my own server.” Boom. Future Proof Creatives born.

Gathered a crew of Silicon Valley vets, international badasses, creative misfits. Result? A high-octane think tank exploring AI’s wild frontier. Community-driven learning on steroids, folks.

AI’s Creative Tsunami

Creatives, the landscape’s shifting faster than a chameleon at a rave. DALL-E vs. designers? Nah. It’s AI + humans, baby. I’m in the trenches, teaching cats to swim (read: helping marketing departments grasp AI). Secret sauce? Curiosity on steroids, yoga-instructor flexibility. It’s not about the AI – it’s about rewiring your brain for a future where change is the only constant.

Vancouver’s Tech Ecosystem

Welcome to Vancouver, the neon-lit heart of Canada’s tech scene. We’ve got a tech tax credit sexier than a cyberpunk novel cover, luring every major game studio. Toss in VFX and animation? It’s a digital dream factory.

August 2024 Vancouver AI Community Meetup

But here’s the kicker: it’s all connected. One AI-sized poke could send ripples through the whole ecosystem. My battle cry? “Keep eyes on the ball. Yer stick on the ice. Leaders, wake up!” It’s not doom and gloom – it’s a call to innovate, collaborate, and surf this wave like the digital badasses we are.

Next Vancovuer AI Community Meetup is September 26!!

Digital Darwinism

Short-term? AI’s a treasure chest of creative possibilities. Long-term? We’re not just competing with each other or AI – we’re up against AI-augmented humans. My advice? Never stop learning.

Join us every Friday for an hour dedicated to exploring AI’s potential in creative fields. 

Make your mind as flexible as a yoga instructor and as hungry as a kid in a candy store. It’s not about keeping up with every trend. It’s about developing a mindset that thrives on change. Ready to become the best damn cyborg you can be?

The Economics of AI Tools

Reality check: “To be a modern knowledge worker, you need a thousand bucks a month of software behind you.” Gulp. But here’s the thing: we’re not just buying software; we’re renting digital brain cells. Midjourney?

Four bucks an hour for god-like creative power. Pretty sweet deal. But be smart. Balance cost with creative potential. Treat AI tools like high-maintenance partners – if they’re not adding value, have “the talk.” Remember, your brain’s still the MVP. Invest in it.

Dancing on Digital Reality’s Edge

Welcome to a world where I can speak fluent Mandarin on video. Mind-bending, right? Students ask: “What’s real anymore?” My answer: “Be skeptical of any digital content you didn’t see created.” Harsh? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely.

As creators, we’re not just consumers – we’re wielders. Use this power wisely. Be transparent. Amplify human creativity, don’t replace it. And for the love of all that’s holy, let’s make sure our AI overlords have a sense of humor.

Douglas Coupland x Marshall McLuhan x Kris Krüg

Mental Crossfit for the AI Age

Your brain: the ultimate hardware in the AI revolution. Future-proofing isn’t about knowing every AI tool – it’s about cultivating a Cirque du Soleil-flexible mindset. My playbook? Embrace the beginner’s mind. Cross-pollinate your brain. Fail fast, fail often. Stay uncomfortably current. Cultivate your humanity.

The goal? Become the best damn human in an AI-augmented world. Your homework: Do one thing daily that scares your synapses.

Ready to hit the AI gym?

AI Upgrade Course

Introducing: AI Upgrade for Creative Professionals. Six weeks of mind-bending, creativity-boosting, future-proofing goodness.

Not just talk – we’re diving in, getting dirty, creating cool shit. The secret sauce? Community. You’re getting a whole digital Breakfast Club of creatives to collaborate with. Capstone project? Your chance to revolutionize your craft with AI.

Whether you’re an AI newbie or neural network ninja, there’s a place for you. Ready to upgrade your creative superpowers?

Ready to future-proof your creative career? Join us for our 6-week AI Upgrade course starting September 25th. Sign up now and let’s surf this technological tidal wave together!

Your AI Revolution Invite

This isn’t sci-fi – it’s happening now, and you’ve got front-row seats. Better yet, you’re the star.

So here’s your invite to the wildest, weirdest creative community this side of the singularity. Join our Discord, subscribe to the newsletter, spread the word, keep creating. We’re not just keeping up with machines; we’re dancing with them. To the OG crew – thanks for believing. To the newcomers – welcome to the revolution. The future’s calling. Let’s answer together.

Stay curious, stay creative, stay human.

Your techartist and digital rabble-rouser,
Kris Krüg


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