I have always been fascinated by the relationship between creation and effort. We often celebrate finished works—a painting, a novel, a perfect solution—while overlooking the countless mistakes, revisions, and moments of uncertainty that made them possible.

As tools become increasingly capable of creating on our behalf, I began wondering what would happen if every process could be skipped. Would we become happier? Or would we slowly lose the experiences that give our accomplishments meaning?

By Runmeng Chen
17 years old
First print in September, 2026
ISBN：978-1-990680-80-9
36 Pages
CAD$15.99

Runmeng Chen

I have always been fascinated by the relationship between creation and effort. We often celebrate finished works—a painting, a novel, a perfect solution—while overlooking the countless mistakes, revisions, and moments of uncertainty that made them possible.

As tools become increasingly capable of creating on our behalf, I began wondering what would happen if every process could be skipped. Would we become happier? Or would we slowly lose the experiences that give our accomplishments meaning?