Show Notes
The best time to be alive is right now—if you know how to use AI. Marcus J. Carey, Principal Research Scientist at ReliaQuest, is harnessing AI to supercharge creativity, cybersecurity, and career development. In this episode, he shares the workflows he uses that redefine productivity, from dictating books in a week to building a personal AI twin.
In this episode, Ron and Marcus highlight AI’s true power—when used right. They discuss why intuition is the secret ingredient, how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, and why people who master AI will lead the future. Plus, Marcus breaks down how he built his own personal GPT, his approach to learning, and why he sees AI as a tool, not a threat.
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Meet Marcus J. Carey 03:00 - Using AI to write a book fast 06:00 - Creating a personal AI twin 09:00 - AI’s impact on cybersecurity defense 15:00 - The power of intuition in AI 22:00 - Why learning fundamentals still matters 30:00 - AI-enhanced workflows for coding 36:00 - The reality of AI "hallucinations" 39:00 - Final thoughts on mastering AI
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