The Smarter Artist Show The Smarter Artist Show: Episode 2 - Rise of the Robots
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Feb 3, 2026 A lively chat about how AI is reshaping storytelling and attention spans. They debate the vanishing cheap paperbacks and what that means for future readers. The conversation explores kids preferring physical formats and tangible media as a counter to digital life. They also consider niche audiences, creator–fan relationships, and how storytellers must adapt in a streaming, algorithm-driven landscape.
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Mason Jar Weekly Highlights For Yearly Reflection
- Sean Platt and his wife Cindy kept weekly 'best part of my week' notes in a mason jar for a year as a couple reflection exercise.
- They revisited the notes in January 2026 and found surprising synchronicities and perspective shifts about their year.
Water Jug Version Of The Reflection Jar
- David W. Wright copied the mason jar idea with a water jug and post-its to record good things for a year and kept the collection as a tangible record.
- Johnny and Sean reacted with surprise, emphasizing the idea's emotional payoff and sincerity.
Reading Habits Are Polarized By Format And Gender
- The hosts observe that reading habits are polarized: some kids prefer print and audiobooks while many boys avoid prose and favor graphic novels.
- Sean notes girls are 'single-handedly holding up the reading bargain' and David's daughter listens to audiobooks and still prefers print copies.