On February 14, 1990 (how romantic), the Voyager 1 probe turned its cameras toward Earth, then located 6 billion kilometers away.
It captured a photograph that would become iconic, later named by scientist Carl Sagan, who was part of the probe’s imaging team at the time.
“Astronomy is said to foster humility and strengthen character. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world.
For me, it highlights our responsibility to live together more fraternally, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we have ever known.”
Carl Sagan
Nearly 47 years after its launch, the probe continues an even more ambitious mission today, far beyond the original expectations that gave it a lifespan of just five years.
A true feat of engineering, it inspired an entire generation with images more breathtaking than the last.
As with any revolution, it is essential to take stock with as much objectivity as possible. AI has reshaped the creative landscape. While it may appear as a threat, progress can also represent a major leap forward.
Just like with Voyager 1, human creativity combined with the power of machines can take us to new heights. And let’s not forget that the creative process does not rely on a sequence of zeros and ones, but on the mind of the designer.
