Human creativity in the age of AI | Stark Holborn | TEDxBristol

Award-winning games writer Stark Holborn argues that the "mistakes" and serendipity of human creativity, like locking the butler in the freezer, are exactly what AI can't replicate. A clear, witty case for creativity, intentionality and integrity in an age tempted to outsource all three. TEDxBristol 2025 was held at We The Curious, Bristol's much-loved science centre on the city's historic harbourside, and beautifully filmed and edited by the team at Watch & Learn Productions (watchandlearnproductions.com). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Stark Holborn is an award-winning games writer, novelist and critic, the author of the acclaimed Triggernometry and Factus Sequence series and a BAFTA-nominated narrative designer. Their work sits at the collision point of storytelling and technology, making them a sharp observer of what AI can and cannot do to human creativity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx