Alchemists believed they could turn lead into gold, which was a common metal, while gold was rare and highly valuable. The article critiques this idea by highlighting a flaw in the logic: flooding the market with gold would reduce its value. The author draws a parallel to salt, once a precious commodity, now cheap due to its abundance. Today, the pursuit of turning raw materials into "gold" has shifted to creating art through AI. While AI-generated content can be novel, it lacks the intrinsic value found in human-created art. The author argues that the value of art lies in the human experience and struggle behind its creation. Generative AI art, while technically impressive, misses this vital aspect. As more AI art saturates the market, public perception has shifted negatively, with many discerning its artificiality and devaluing it. The article emphasizes that art's worth is tied to the human story behind it, which AI cannot replicate. While AI may displace some creative jobs, it won't fully replace human artists because once the market is flooded with cheap, soulless content, it loses its appeal. The final takeaway is that the abundance of AI-generated art will ultimately diminish its worth, much like flooding the market with gold would.