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Make ChatGPT Your Personal Tutor: Documentary Film Maker Juan Carlos On How ChatGPT Turned Him Into An iPhone App Developer

06/24/24 • 36 min

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Transforming Dreams into Reality: Juan Carlos on Documentary Filmmaking, AI, and Building an iPhone App with ChatGPT

In this episode, Juan Carlos shares his extraordinary journey from being a documentary filmmaker to becoming a product leader and app developer. He discusses his transition from film school at NYU to directing notable documentaries like 'Second Skin,' which explored the lives of individuals deeply integrated into online video games. Juan Carlos dives into his experience using ChatGPT as a developmental tutor to create an iPhone app from scratch, despite having no prior programming experience. He provides insights into project selection, overcoming technical challenges, and utilizing ChatGPT for productivity and self-development. Key takeaways include the importance of minimal viable products, leveraging AI for task automation, and innovative methods like using AI to analyze personal cognitive biases.

00:00 Introduction to Vanity and AI
01:02 Exploring Virtual Worlds
01:47 Transition to Digital and Photography
03:07 Project Selection and Mindset
08:30 Building an iPhone App with ChatGPT
10:38 Overcoming Technical Hurdles
32:39 Exploring Different Data Formats
32:43 Building a Basic iOS App
35:50 Defining the MVP
37:08 Navigating the App Store
37:55 Future Projects and Chatbots
41:48 Conclusion and Reflections

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Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.

Transforming Dreams into Reality: Juan Carlos on Documentary Filmmaking, AI, and Building an iPhone App with ChatGPT

For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:

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Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.

Previous Episode

Kevin Kelly’s Mind Bending Predictions of Our Fascinating AI Future

In this insightful conversation, Kevin Kelly, co-founder and senior maverick at WIRED, explores the transformative impact of AI on society and creativity. Kelly discusses the philosophical and practical implications of AI, highlighting its potential to accelerate all other technologies and likening its impact to the Industrial Revolution's shift from muscle power to artificial power. He shares his experiences with AI-generated art and music, emphasizing the importance of doing something 'useless' every day to spark creativity and innovation. Kelly also delves into the concept of 'AIs' as a zoo of diverse, specialized minds and the need for new frameworks to address intellectual property in the AI era.

00:00 Introduction to Kevin Kelly

00:32 The Future of AI in Interviews

01:42 Philosophical Questions on AI and Authenticity

05:00 Daily Art Practice and AI Collaboration

06:41 Exploring AI in Music Creation

13:47 The Profound Impact of AI

20:42 AI and Organizational Changes

29:50 The Challenge of Digital Memory

32:08 AI and Intellectual Property

36:11 The Future of AI Models

43:06 AI's Role in the Creator Economy

47:21 Kevin Kelly's Creative Process

53:15 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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Next Episode

The Future of Books and Improving Your memory with AI: Steven Johnson (Author and Google Labs)

Steven Johnson on NotebookLM: Revolutionizing Writing and Research
Steven Johnson, author of 14 books on the history of science and technology, discusses Google’s new writing and research tool, NotebookLM. He elaborates on how walking influences creativity, the importance of play in innovation, and shares insights into using AI for augmenting thought and memory. The conversation covers his role in co-creating NotebookLM with Google Labs, the importance of uploading sources for effective use, and the potential of AI to enhance both authorship and readership. Johnson also touches on potential future developments, such as recommending additional sources and addressing privacy concerns. The dialogue highlights the revolutionary potential of AI-driven tools in research and content creation.

00:00 Introduction to Steven Johnson
00:20 The Role of Walking in Creativity
02:27 The Importance of Play and Uselessness
04:35 Notebook LM: A New Research Tool
07:02 The Genesis of Notebook LM
09:29 Building and Innovating at Google Labs
12:48 Using Notebook LM for Writing and Research
22:24 Exploring New Book Ideas with Notebook LM
25:27 Exploring AI's Role in Research
25:56 Future of AI in Recommending Sources
26:44 Tone and Style in AI Writing
29:20 Privacy and Copyright Concerns
30:26 AI's Impact on Writing and Creativity
36:05 New Forms of Reading and Books
40:29 Practical Tips for Using NotebookLM
44:34 Reflections on the Future of Authorship

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Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.