Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2231 Scott Adams: I Explain Why Learning Magic Tricks Helps You Understand Today's News
Sep 14, 2023
CNN political analyst Stephen Collinson, CNN political commentator John Avlon, comedian and television host Bill Maher, Nobel laureate in economics Paul Krugman, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and former journalist and author Alex Berenson join Scott Adams. They discuss topics such as the hypocrisy in the education system, Joe Biden's changing views, media influence, TikTok's brainwashing risks, the power of magic tricks in understanding opinions, reframing for enhanced efficiency, positive self-talk, backhanded compliments, and the FDA ban on certain decongestant ingredients.
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- The importance of follow-through and keeping commitments, as demonstrated by Anthony Oliver canceling a performance due to high ticket prices.
- The use of diversionary tactics by media figures like Stephen Collinson and John Avalon, which is comparable to a magic trick that misdirects attention away from the main issues.
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Anthony Oliver and the Importance of Following Through
Anthony Oliver cancels a performance due to high ticket prices, highlighting the importance of doing what you say you're going to do.
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