Of Code, Canvas, and Consciousness
AI, Art, and the Mind
Some conversations don’t just inform; they expand your perspective. This episode with Mr. Avishek Nag is one of those.
Avishek is a data scientist with over 17 years of experience in the software industry, a published author of three technical books, and a self-taught visual artist who brings old, forgotten structures to life with ink and colour pencils. A rare mix of analytical precision and creative expression.
What began as a conversation on machine learning, AI, and Python unfolded into something much deeper, reflections on how technology is shaping human thinking, the fading patience in a world of instant results, and the quiet satisfaction of drawing with a fountain pen.
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In this episode, we spoke about:
1. The fundamentals of AI, ML, and how they’re often misunderstood
2. His book Stochastic Finance with Python and the practical side of statistical modeling
3. Why over-reliance on generative AI might slowly erode our cognitive skills
4. His journey from painting as a child to exhibiting as a professional artist
This is an episode that moves seamlessly between the world of data and the world of emotion. Between what we automate and what we still need to feel. Avishek reminds us that even in a world driven by code, there’s room, and need for creativity, depth, and reflection.
I am happy this story found its place on Stories With Venky.
