Lucy Andrews
It also takes a lot of energy to train a human, it takes like 20 years of life, 2026
Used transfer paper, gold thumbtacks
Dimensions variable
Artist statement
It also takes a lot of energy to train a human, it takes like 20 years of life owes its name to a statement from Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI — comparing the energy use of artificial intelligence to that of raising, teaching, and growing a child into an adult.
Exploring the importance of human language and critical thinking, amidst the rise of artificial intelligence and the decline of literacy, this work utilises language and symbolism, and employs one’s own literacy, in opposing and critiquing the authorities and powers encouraging this rather rapid replacement of what makes us human.
Photographs: Anna Kucera
Acknowledgement of Country
UNSW School of Art & Design stands on an important place of learning and exchange first occupied by the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal and Gadigal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land that our students and staff share, create and operate on. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples across Australia. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
