Answers from the Arts and Crafts movement in this A.I. revolution

Talk at UX Brighton 2025

The industrial revolution didn't just evolve ways of working, it triggered great social and economic change. In response to this rise of mass-production, many sought human-centred, ethical craftsmanship - leading to the Arts and Crafts movement. As we enter another technological turning point with the rapid rise of AI, it's the perfect moment to reflect on what history can teach us. In this talk, Sharon will draw on the parallels between these two revolutions, and asks what answers can we find from the Arts and Crafts movement to help us navigate the creative and ethical challenges of our present?

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Sharon Webster

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