Spring 2026
Inimitable Voices in the Age of AI
AI can replicate form, but not the glorious quirks of you. Together, we’ll explore the tenets of human inimitability—Play, Empathy, Friction, Serendipity, Embodied Intelligence—and explore AI tools that amplify (not blur) your unique voice. That wonderful, specific, spiky point of view that each of us has—and that the world needs now more than ever.
Pre-Enroll in a Fall 2026 Journey Now!
Though Spring 2026 enrollment is not currently open, you may express your interest for a Journey by filling out the form below.
You may also sign up for Mentorship on Demand and/or membership at any time.
Writers Come From All Fields—Yes, Even STEM
Learning Objectives
Inimitable Voices in the Age of AI Community Experiences
Mentors and mentees in this Journey are required to attend the monthly 90 minute Journey Meetings listed below.
- Thursday, March 12 , 2026, 6:30 pm ET
- Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 6:30pm ET
- Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 6:30pm ET
If you’re unable to attend a Journey meeting, you must notify your Staff Lead in advance and attend a community event to make up for it—strongly recommended options include Community Studios, Community Conversations, College & Career Chats, and Salon Experiences.
Inimitable Voices in the Age of AI Courses
In this self-paced companion course, you’ll dive into five core tenets that highlight what makes human creativity irreplicable: Play, Empathy, Friction, Serendipity, and Embodied Intelligence. Through bite-sized lessons and creative prompts, you’ll craft short pieces that sharpen your voice, deepen self-awareness, and celebrate the wonderfully unrepeatable quirks that make your storytelling unmistakably yours.
Inimitable Voices in the Age of AI Mentoring
Mentors and mentees in this Journey will be matched for one cycle. Pairs will meet for at least two hour-long sessions each month. This journey is open to both mentor/mentee pairs and peer-to-peer pairs.
Journey Teaching Artist
Journeys in the Multimedia 360 Adventure focus on creating in particular medium. It is designed for mentees and mentors who want to express ideas with digital and audio techniques.
Inimitable Voices in the Age of AI is a Journey in the Multimedia 360 & STEAM 360 Adventures.
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