Society & Culture Episodes

A trip to Bali and a phone full of photos I didn't take for myself. A look at how the humble selfie quietly became something else — and what we lose when documenting a moment matters less than proving we were there.

AI has its place. I use it myself for research, writing and sorting ideas. But when it comes to photography, AI can't breathe. It doesn't feel the cold air before sunrise. It doesn't wait for the light to change. It doesn't understand why a moment matters. In this short Pete George – As I See It reflection, I share why I believe photography is about more than creating an image. It's about presence, patience, experience and recognising what's worth keeping. AI can replicate a look. It can't live a moment. Because we breathe. It doesn't.