Ep 88 - The Near Future Of Conversational Technology
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Sep 30, 2025
The podcast explores the transformative future of conversational technology, moving from static apps to dynamic conversations. Imagine Netflix asking about your mood before recommending a movie! Cary emphasizes that ChatGPT can be your 'amazing intern'—a training ground for these interactions. He shares ideas on how conversational shopping will simplify personal decisions and argues that these tools are vital for everyone, not just techies. Practice now, experiment, and don't worry about perfect prompts—you're right on time for this exciting shift!
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Apps Will Talk Before They Recommend
Conversational technology will replace click-driven sorting with two-way dialogues inside apps.
This shift lets tools ask about mood, context, and preferences before recommending results.
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Netflix Misses The Human Context
Cary describes Netflix recommending shows without knowing if you're alone or with family.
He explains this often causes viewers to suffer through bad choices or give up watching.
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Retail Returns Become Personal
Cary shares his shopping frustrations about inconsistent clothing fits and returns.
He jokes Amazon's return center knows him by name because of frequent returns.
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In this solo episode, host Cary Weston shares his vision for the future of "conversational technology"—a shift from static, click-based interfaces to dynamic, two-way conversations with the tools we use every day. From Netflix to online shopping to travel planning, Cary walks through everyday frustrations and shows how tools like ChatGPT offer the perfect practice ground for what's coming next. The episode is an eye-opener for anyone feeling overwhelmed or left behind by AI and makes a compelling case that you're not behind—you're right on time.
3 Key Takeaways
The future is conversational: Apps will soon start engaging in two-way conversations—asking about your mood, preferences, or concerns before offering recommendations. Think Netflix that checks in before suggesting a movie.
ChatGPT is your practice space: Talking to ChatGPT is great training for this future. Treat it like your “amazing intern”—not a tech tool. The more you practice, the better you’ll be at using these future tools.
This isn’t a tech thing—it’s a human thing: Just like websites moved from being an IT task to a marketing must-have, AI belongs to all of us. Whether you're shopping, planning, or writing, tools like ChatGPT help you think clearer and decide better.
About Cary Weston
Cary Weston is the host of The ChatGPT Experiment podcast and a seasoned marketing agency owner. Known for his approachable teaching style, Cary helps individuals and businesses get comfortable using ChatGPT through personalized training and workshops. He's all about making AI less intimidating and more accessible, no matter your background or tech level.
Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com