After our class discussions this week, I would define creativity as a process of reimagining reality through innovation and intentional action. I think of creativity as a deliberate way of shaping the world around us. Whether we’re solving problems, telling stories, or designing new systems, intentionality is what makes creativity powerful. Tools like AI can support creative work, but shouldn’t replace it.

My creative writing sample prompt: write a brief journal entry from the point of view of a yacht stewardess working during the busy summer season

I experimented with Google’s Gemini. I got inspiration for my prompt from a reality TV show called Below Deck, which follows crew members on yacht charters. I found the output interesting because of the characters it came up with (Mrs. Van Derlyn, Marco, and Eva) and because it chose to set the location in the Mediterranean. Although my prompt requested a brief journal entry, the output created a pretty engaging short story using vivid imagery, and a personal tone. I was most impressed with how Gemini integrated human emotions like frustration, appreciation, and hope.

One idea that really connected to my experience, and is a key take-away from this week is that “AI-generated art is inorganic but aesthetically appealing. It is not here to displace human-generated art but rather as a new genre that provides a different experience and should be understood and respected within its own context.” (Arriagada, 2022) AI might not create with human intention, but when we use it thoughtfully, it can still help us express ideas in new and valuable ways. What we prompt, how we respond, and why we create helps give creativity its true meaning.