re: backlash against AI-generated Ghibli-style art
the reaction here boils down to one simple fear: irrelevance
what took artists years of dedication, practice, and struggle can now be replicated effortlessly by ai for nothing. resentment for this loss of exclusivity is understandable but futile
today it's drawing and graphic design, tomorrow it's coding, playing and writing music, writing, cooking; every single skill humans have learned will become nothing more than a prompt away. and before we fool ourselves: taste, style, and even "vibes" aren't safe either. they're just patterns and context, and AI is best precisely at pattern recognition. eventually, even aesthetic judgment and intuitive creativity will be automated away.
sure, traditional crafts won't disappear completely, they'll survive as niche hobbies or lifestyle choices. some still ride horses despite cars existing, some write on typewriters despite laptops, others start fires with sticks for the novelty. but when speed and effectiveness matter, technology is always better
your skills can't remain your core identity. cling to them and the only thing you'll be left with is bitterness. adapt now, accept the inevitability of AI, and start figuring out how to use it or you'll become irrelevant faster than you think.