Urvee Nikam

Inspired by Daniel Keyes' “Flowers for Algernon” There’s a moment in Flowers for Algernon—quiet, almost forgettable too—where Charlie Gordon realizes he can understand things no one around him can. The language of philosophy, the layers of a poem, the way people mean one thing and say another. But with that understanding comes something heavy: distance. From others. From comfort. From who he used to be. It’s the kind of moment that sticks with you. Because it asks a question that’s hard to...

Creativity has always been human territory, whether it be brush strokes, melodies, poetry, or stories. It’s where we put our heart on display, show what it means to be curious, flawed, hopeful. And now, with AI stepping into artistic spaces, that territory is both expanding and being questioned. We see the headlines: AI-generated paintings auctioned for huge sums; algorithms composing music; tools that can write, sketch or design. But what’s often missing from the conversation is how these...

Creativity has always been human territory, whether it be brush strokes, melodies, poetry, or stories. It’s where we put our heart on...