What do philosophers think will happen with the future of AI and what are the ethical implications we all need to be considering now, before it’s too late?

In this episode of The Unwritten Aesthetic, Reese Brown and Lauren Bush explore the artist journey and what it means to balance artistic practice, studio practice, and academic constraints in a world increasingly shaped by AI. From grad school frustrations to the future of artistic expression and artistic vulnerability, they reveal how technology challenges the role of artists, writers, and philosophical thinkers alike.

Expect conversations on:

• How philosophy of art meets AI and why artistic interpretation matters
• The tension between creativity, multidisciplinary creativity, and institutional boundaries
• The creative process as a lived form of existentialism and human experience
• The ethics of AI art through the lens of moral philosophy and thought-provoking ideas
• Why interdisciplinary creativity fuels deeper philosophical ideas and even philosophical comedy (yes, expect some “brilliant idiots” moments)

It’s a conversation that blends rigor with play, weaving artists, writers, and philosophers into one dialogue. Whether you’re navigating academia, questioning the role of AI, or simply chasing your next spark of creativity, this episode is here to inspire and challenge.

Welcome to The Unwritten Aesthetic, where the intellectual rigor of philosophy meets the creative pursuit of an artful life. A place for two friends to be passionate about philosophy as an artistic pursuit, ask life’s most important questions, create something we believe in, and to be two silly gooses.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to The Unwritten Aesthetic every other Tuesday.

To find Lauren's work: https://www.laurenbushpaints.com/

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/coherent-design

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References and Resources:

The UN’s Take on AI’s Environmental Impact: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/ai-has-environmental-problem-heres-what-world-can-do-about

With artful Coherence,

Reese and Lauren

Portraits, love, and the philosophy of art — what can a painting really say?

In this episode of The Unwritten Aesthetic, a philosophy of art podcast, Lauren Bush and Reese Brown explore the question: what can an artist truly say through their work? From portraits painted with love and vulnerability to the symbolism of doors and the unexpected ways viewers interpret art, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy of painting. Can an artist control meaning? Should they even try? We unpack the tension between intention and interpretation, the emotional weight of portraits, and why art often says more than words ever could.

Welcome to The Unwritten Aesthetic, where the intellectual rigor of philosophy meets the creative pursuit of an artful life. A place for two friends to be passionate about philosophy as an artistic pursuit, ask life’s most important questions, create something we believe in, and to be two silly gooses.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to The Unwritten Aesthetic every other Tuesday.

To find Lauren's work: https://www.laurenbushpaints.com/

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/coherent-design

Follow The Cohere Collective:

https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective

Follow Lauren: @laurenbushpaints

https://www.instagram.com/laurenbushpaints/

For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support

With artful Coherence,

Reese and Lauren

In this episode, we discuss the overlapping perspectives between the philosopher Martin Heidegger and artist Paul Klee regarding the essence of the work of art. Through this lens, we interpret art as the vehicle for, and evidence of, the genesis of meaning [the process of bringing meaning into being]. We also explore how this interpretation of art parallels the issue of linguistic translation, asking: what’s the difference between word and image, and how can we bridge that divide? (To further illuminate the essence of art, we also discuss the ancient Greek concepts of khōra and tetelestai.)

Welcome to The Unwritten Aesthetic, where the intellectual rigor of philosophy meets the creative pursuit of an artful life. A place for two friends to be passionate about philosophy as an artistic pursuit, ask life’s most important questions, create something we believe in, and to be two silly gooses.

Be a part of the Collective and tune in to The Unwritten Aesthetic every other Tuesday.

To find Lauren's work: https://www.laurenbushpaints.com/

To work with Reese: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/coherent-design

Follow The Cohere Collective:

https://www.instagram.com/thecoherecollective/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoherecollective

Follow Lauren:

@laurenbushpaints

https://www.instagram.com/laurenbushpaints/

For more information, head to www.thecoherecollective.com

To support The Cohere Collective, head to https://www.thecoherecollective.com/support

With artful Coherence,

Reese and Lauren