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Is technology an aid of human creativity or a setback?

The debate over whether technology aids or hinders human creativity is complex and multifaceted. On one hand, technology can be a powerful aid to creativity, providing tools that expand our capabilities, such as digital design software, music production applications, and AI-driven creative assistants. On the other, there are concerns that technology might act as a setback to creativity. Panelists Fahad Al-Turky, Exhibition & Public Programme Manager at Msheireb Museums; Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Designer; and Miguel Viana, Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder of UnlockBrands, reasoned that ultimately, whether technology serves as an aid or a setback to creativity depends on how it is used.

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