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

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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.