AI- Ethics, Creative Exploration, and Innovation:
Explore how technology has opened new avenues for musical experimentation and innovation.
Discuss the impact of electronic instruments, virtual reality experiences, and AI-generated music on pushing the boundaries of musical expression. Identify the legal, creative, emotional, and ethical questions AI raises within the music industry. Consider the creative and ethical implications of AI on the music industry, from both the producers (musicians) and the consumers (listeners). Make sure to include your own personal opinions on the topic. For example, how worried should the music industry be about the potential impact of A.I.? Would you listen to a song if you knew it was sung by a machine? Why or why not? Would an A.I.-generated song have the same meaning and power for you?
Required Reading: An A.I. Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World by Joe Coscarelli An A.I. Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World by Joe Coscarelli & “The Judgement of Thamus” by Neil Postman
Contain a complex, arguable, and research-based thesis that acknowledges both sides of the musical debate
Strive to find common ground and present a comprehensive view of the topic by acknowledging both the benefits and drawbacks of technology’s impact on music.
Use the Rogerian style of argumentation to seek common ground, including:
a problem statement
summary of opposing views
statement of understanding and validity
statement of position
statement of context
statement of benefit
Develop a well-structured Rogerian-style essay that objectively discusses the perspectives of various stakeholders, including musicians, industry professionals, listeners, technology developers, and you.
When addressing your chosen prompt (above), share your personal experiences, responses, and interactions with your topic.
Use at least four outside sources in your essay
Everyone will use Neil Postman’s “The Judgement of Thamus”
You will also use the required reading from your topic (Autotune, Headphones, AI, Sampling, or Streaming)
Locate an academic article from a Saddleback Library Database (JSTOR, ProQuest, etc)
Any article of your choice
You are welcome to use more than four articles, but not less.
Utilize evidence, statistics, and real-life examples from your outside sources to support your arguments and foster common ground (understanding) between conflicting viewpoints.
Remember, the goal of the Rogerian style is to find common ground and build bridges between opposing perspectives. The goal is not to “win” an argument, rather it is to foster compromise and understanding.
In your conclusion, highlight common ground (areas where consensus can be reached) and propose potential solutions or compromises to address challenges arising from the integration of technology into the world of music.
Use MLA Formatting
Include a Works Cited page
Essays should be 4-5+ pages (about 1,500 words).
