Meaning Making, Automata, and DAOs - Interview with Simon Hudson of Botto DAO

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In this interview, Brady Walker talks with Simon Hudson, co-lead of Botto, a decentralized autonomous artist run by the Botto DAO. Simon discusses Botto's role as an innovative machine artist, autonomously creating art and interacting with audiences under the governance of the Botto DAO as well as the human role in meaning-making.
The conversation also explores the dynamics of decentralized governance and public participation in AI, examining Botto's evolution beyond a simple tool to a significant extension of human creativity. Simon highlights the importance of community feedback in shaping Botto's artistic style and the participatory nature of its art-making process.
Finally, the discussion addresses the challenges of community governance in DAOs, the intricacies of the Botto DAO's token system, and the impact of decentralized platforms on art and creativity. This interview offers a glimpse into the innovative intersection of AI, art, and community-driven governance as embodied by the Botto project.

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