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S2 E24 · Re-Creative: A podcast about inspiration and creativity
Benoit Chartier on the Anime Film Akira
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8 months agoOn today's episode Joe and Mark talk to author Benoit Chartier about the anime film Akira.
They begin with one of Mark's questions: what piece of technology frightens you? Benoit admits he isn't frightened by it, but he's annoyed by ChatGPT and other AI techs, because it may flood the market with crap books.
After which they discuss one of Benoit's favorite pieces of art, the 1988 anime cyberpunk film Akira, by Katsuhiro Otomo.
Find out more about Akira and Benoit on the show notes page for this episode.
Re-Creative is a co-production of Donovan Street Press Inc. in association with Mark A. Rayner.
Contact us at: joemahoney@donovanstreetpress.com
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