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What I'm Learning About Human Creativity in the Age of AI, and Why It's Irreplaceable

What the Emotional and Intellectual Matter Is Teaching Me About Meaning

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Alexandra Mateus
Jun 07, 2026
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A two-hour hike in the Linköping area. June 2026. Photo by Alexandra Mateus.

Recently, I spent two hours hiking through a Nordic forest. With midsummer approaching and long days, the light made summer feel like it could last forever. During that walk, I started thinking about creativity and why what we make is important.

For years, creativity meant origin…

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