Of Two Minds
An experiment in human imagination, with and without artificial intelligence.
Overview
We’ve condensed days or weeks of work into seconds but lost the process through which we learn. At the same time, we can now prototype ideas faster and explore possibilities that once felt out of reach.
Of Two Minds is a creative experiment that brings together a small group of curious minds from different disciplines to explore human imagination with and without AI.
Through a series of challenges, we'll explore three different ways of creating: human only, AI only, human/machine collaboration.
Along the way, we'll examine the work and the process behind it. What changes when we introduce AI? What happens to our ability to try, struggle, learn, search, discover, and grow? We'll put our work side by side and compare our experiences and results.
Why join?
Make space to play and experiment.
Take creative risks in a guided environment.
Learn where AI makes you better and where it weakens your work.
Collaborate and learn with people from different worlds.
For people who are excited, skeptical, conflicted, or just curious about AI. You'll leave with a collection of creative outputs and new perspectives.
**This is not an AI tutorial. It's a hands-on deep dive into human imagination.
This lab will be facilitated by Negin Sairafi.
Participation
This is a participatory Lab, not a lecture. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll move between independent writing and reflection, creative exercises, conversation, experimentation, collaboration, and sharing.
You’ll be invited to contribute your ideas and work, listen to others, and give and receive reflections. You don’t need to have any specific skills, expertise or professional/eductioal background to participate.
You’ll always have agency over what you choose to create and share.
Details you need to know:
This is a 19+ experience. Doors open at 12:45 PM and the Lab begins promptly at 1 PM. Because the experience builds progressively and relies on group participation, we can’t accommodate late arrivals.
Venue
The Lab will take place at a studio at 688 Richmond St. W in Toronto. We'll share the suite number and arrival instructions with registered participants before the event.
The studio is a short walk from the Queen streetcar at
Bathurst. Paid street parking and several paid parking lots are available nearby.
Accessibility: The studio is located three flights up and has one shared washroom. A freight elevator may be available upon request. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us before registering so we can confirm whether the space can accommodate them.
What to bring
Notebook, pen, laptop. You may also want to bring a water bottle and anything else you need to feel comfortable for the afternoon (e.g. snacks, coffee/tea).
We'll communicate anything else you need to bring in a follow-up email.
Media & Documentation
We’ll document parts of the Lab through photography and
video and may share this documentation publicly through
The World Building Lab’s website, social channels and
other communications.
We may also photograph or share artifacts created during the Lab, with your permission. We will not publish audio from conversations, discussions, or participant sharing, so the substance of what is said in the room can remain in the room.
Cancellations & Transfers
As this is an intimate experience with a limited number of spots, all tickets are non-refundable.
By registering for this event, you'll be added to the Lab's email list. You can unsubscribe at any time.