

Ep 89 - Murder Jury & ChatGPT
10 snips Oct 7, 2025
Cary Weston shares his intriguing experiences serving on a murder trial jury and connects them to navigating ChatGPT. He explores the 'curse of knowledge,' showing how complex ideas can be simplified. Discover how ChatGPT helps users gain different perspectives and practice tough conversations. Cary emphasizes understanding various points of view and reflecting on communication styles. This episode is a clever blend of legal insights and tech tips that inspire curiosity and better communication through AI.
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Picked For A Murder Trial
- Cary Weston was selected for a murder trial jury 22 years ago and found the experience intense and eye-opening.
- He felt unprepared to process complex testimony without guidance while the stakes were extremely high.
Courtroom Reality Versus TV Drama
- Cary realized courtroom reality differs greatly from TV: no dramatic music or theatrical delivery to cue importance.
- He felt confused by steady, factual testimony and had to weigh complex facts with no prior experience.
Jury Duty Informs Tech Communication
- The jury experience shaped how Cary thinks about communication and understanding with new technologies.
- He draws parallels between jurors lacking context and users encountering unfamiliar tech like ChatGPT.