198: Visually AI with Heather Cooper

Living On The Edge of Chaos

Takeaways

• Heather Cooper's background in education and her love for reading and storytelling have influenced her approach to tech writing and content creation.
• Visual communication is a powerful tool for breaking down complex information and making it accessible to a wide range of audiences.
• AI has the potential to revolutionize education by providing personalized learning experiences and supplementing traditional teaching methods.
• Educators should embrace AI as a tool to enhance learning and provide additional support to students, rather than viewing it as a form of cheating.
• Heather emphasizes the importance of empathy, adaptability, and resilience in navigating different fields and learning new skills. Twitter was a great platform for Heather to learn how to condense ideas and write effectively.
• Compelling titles, hooks, and images are essential for grabbing people's attention and conveying the main idea.
• Heather curates and shares information using various tools, such as summary tools and AI platforms.
• She aims to make these tools accessible to regular people and help them navigate the overwhelming amount of information available.
• Heather explores different art styles using AI models and emphasizes the importance of understanding the techniques and vocabulary associated with each style.
• She encourages others to start their projects and not wait for the perfect time, as tomorrow is never promised.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:27 Heather's Journey and Approach to Education
04:12 Transition to Writing and Creativity
07:02 Learning Coding and Tech Writing
09:01 Using Visual Content and AI in Education
13:47 Heather's Superpower
17:13 Applying Skills and Mindset to AI
19:14 Overcoming Hurdles in AI Education
23:18 Bringing People Together with AI
28:02 Curating and Processing Information
29:06 Sharing Information and Tools
36:03 Organizing and Managing Information
39:01 Creating and Organizing AI Artwork
40:37 Prompt Creation and Exploration
42:20 Analyzing Prompts and Effects
43:48 Using Emojis as Prompts
45:11 Testing Prompts on Different Generators
46:07 Combining Art and Mechanics
47:31 Exploring Different Perspectives and Lenses
48:27 Applying Traditional Photography Techniques to AI Art
49:21 Expanding Vocabulary and Language Use
50:26 Embracing Change and Learning New Skills
51:17 Don't Wait, Just Get Started
53:46 Raving About Heather's YouTube Platform
56:18 Where to Find Heather's Work

Resources

• Visually AI Newsletter by Heather
• Visually AI YouTube Channel
• Heather on Twitter/X