The ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying AI For Curious Beginners

Ep 108 - A simple message to those who feel stuck in first gear with AI

May 24, 2026

Episode Summary In this episode, Cary talks about a common pattern he is seeing in workshops and keynotes: people are using AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude, but they are only using them in small ways, like rewriting emails or checking spelling. He describes this as being "stuck in first gear." The bigger opportunity, Cary says, is to treat AI like a capable intern that can help shrink the "busy middle" of work — the part where most of the time and mental energy gets spent. The key is to have ...

EP 107 - Cary's Keynote Speech | Maine Municipal Association | May 2026

May 13, 2026

Episode Summary In this episode, Cary shares a keynote-style talk about how to think about AI without getting overwhelmed. He compares AI to a capable intern: adaptable, available, and ready to help, but only as useful as the direction you give it. Cary walks through the current AI landscape, why so much money is being invested, and why tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are just the beginning. The heart of the message is simple: you do not need to master every tool or chase every trend. ...

EP 106 - My A.I. Life Advice - What's AI Going To Be When It Grows Up

May 08, 2026

Episode Summary In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment, Cary draws a helpful parallel between the anxiety students feel when thinking about college and the anxiety many beginners feel when trying to understand AI. The big idea is simple: you do not need to have the whole thing figured out right away. Just like life, AI is easier to approach one step at a time. Cary shares five pieces of advice that work for both life and AI: use good communication, find what matters to you, do not expect e...