I Built an AI Version of Myself – Here’s Why with Marcus J. Carey

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 - Introduction01:18 - Meet Marcus J. Carey03:00 - Using AI to write a book fast06:00 - Creating a personal AI twin09:00 - AI’s impact on cybersecurity defense15:00 - The power of intuition in AI22:00 - Why learning fundamentals still matters30:00 - AI-enhanced workflows for coding36:00 - The reality of AI "hallucinations"39:00 - Final thoughts on mastering AI Links: Connect with our guest, Marcus J. Carey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscarey/ Grab a copy of Marcus’ book, “Hacker, Inc.: Mindset For Your Career” here: https://a.co/d/8i7waDc   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/