In this episode I break down whether it’s actually worth paying for ChatGPT or sticking with the free tier. I walk through the concrete differences between free and Plus, talk honestly about what matters and what doesn’t, and explain why “worth it” is always subjective. This episode is less about convincing you and more about giving you enough clarity to decide for yourself.

Main Topics Covered

• Why I avoided this episode
• Ethics and discomfort around paying for AI
• Why “worth it” is subjective
• Free vs Plus vs Pro tiers
• Why Pro is an immediate no
• What the free tier includes
• What the Plus tier unlocks
• What actually matters in real usage
• Usage caps, throttling, and limits
• Memory, Projects, Tasks, and Custom GPTs
• Who should and shouldn’t pay
• Trying Plus without commitment
• Where OpenAI might be headed
• Recent ChatGPT use: Computer science and coding deep-dive

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