Professor and Pirate Podcast

Alright, digital rebels and creative disruptors… I’m not here to drown you in artificial intelligence buzzwords or tired hype. You’ve heard the noise around AI—it’s everywhere, and honestly, it’s exhausting.

But here’s the truth: AI isn’t just another tool in your kit. It’s a whole new creative operating system.

Strap in for round two of mind-bending AI exploration with yours truly and the incomparable Professor Peter Bittner. The latest episode of The Upgrade is live, and we're unpacking how AI is reshaping the creative process.

The Real Threat (and Opportunity)

Here’s the hard truth: jobs are changing, industries are shifting, and AI-augmented humans are now your competition. You’re not just up against other designers, marketers, or photographers anymore.

You’re up against creatives who’ve leveled up with AI—and they’re moving faster, producing more, and stretching their creative limits in ways you haven’t even dreamed of.

But here’s the thing: AI isn’t here to replace you—unless you let it. It’s here to amplify you, to help you break the rules, shatter the boundaries, and redefine what’s possible. This isn’t about doing more stuff, it’s about doing better stuff.

What's Next? We're cooking up a 6-week AI masterclass that's part boot camp, part creative playground. It's where my philosophical wanderings collide with Peter's professorial prowess. Trust me, you want in on this.

This isn’t a "learn AI" course. It’s a six-week, deep-dive into the mindset and skills you need to thrive in the future of creativity. You won’t just walk away with a few AI tricks—you’ll leave with a upgraded creative process that integrates AI into your work at the core. A capstone project that actually matters—your own proof of how far you’ve come and where you’re headed next.

Think of it like a digital dojo—you’ll be side-by-side with a cohort of creative badasses who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. And when you’re done, you won’t just keep up—you’ll be setting the pace.

Let’s Make It Real

Here’s the bottom line: AI is changing the game. You can watch from the sidelines or you can get in the mix. This is your chance to not only future-proof your creative career but to redefine it.

Join me and Professor Peter in the AI Upgrade for Creative Professionals course starting September 25th. It’s time to go from just keeping up to leading the charge.

Hit reply if you’re ready to level up or have any questions. Let’s build something that’ll last.

Stay curious, stay creative, stay human.

KK

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