Episode 2215 Scott Adams: Persuasion Grades For DeSantis & Vivek. Lots Of Fake News. Bring Coffee
Aug 29, 2023
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Scott Adams, author of LOSERTHINK, discusses topics such as monetizing voting irregularities, fake news bias at the Associated Press, analyzing Biden's statement on domestic terrorism, persuasion skills of DeSantis and Vivek, the impact of a book on people's lives, and opinions on the writing styles of Tolkien, Shakespeare, Stephen King, and Trump.
Monetizing the capture of voting irregularities can enhance trust in the election process by incentivizing reporting of illegal activities.
Partnerships between news organizations and external groups raise concerns about the objectivity and independence of their reporting.
In a zero trust environment, skepticism towards government and judiciary actions is necessary to maintain transparency and accountability.
Deep dives
The Importance of Monetizing the Ballot Box
Monetizing the capture of voting irregularities could build trust in the election process by incentivizing individuals to report any instances of illegal activity. By offering financial rewards for capturing illegal actions on video, people could improve the transparency and accountability of the voting system.
Fake News and Associated Press Partnerships
The Associated Press (AP) has faced criticism for forming partnerships with organizations that could potentially introduce bias into their reporting. These partnerships, such as the Ida B. Wells Society and filmmaker Steven Spielberg's Heartland Foundation, raise concerns about the objectivity and independence of AP's news coverage.
The Zero Trust Environment and the Trump Trial
In a zero trust environment, it is important to approach actions by government and judiciary with skepticism and assume that they may not have good intentions. This perspective is especially relevant in cases like setting the trial date for former President Trump's impeachment trial, where political considerations could play a role. While it is impossible to prove intent, in the absence of transparency, assuming the worst can be a reasonable approach.
Vivek's Persuasion Power
Vivek demonstrates exceptional persuasion skills and the ability to make his audience imagine him as president. He reframes controversial statements and provides insightful context, making it easy for people to understand his perspective. His communication is highly effective, but he can improve by giving his answer first and then providing the explanation.
AI in Writing
AI's ability to write well is limited by the quality of the writing it learns from. Most writing is not good, making it challenging for AI to discern good writing from bad. Teaching AI to write like a good writer is also difficult, as each writer has their own unique style. While AI can mimic an impression of a human, it often falls short of capturing the essence of what makes a writer great.
Politics, Journalist Strategic Partnerships, Judge Chutkan, President Trump, Newt Gingrich, Working Class Voters, Science Coin-Flip, Border Security, Political Position Addicts, Failing Cities, Terrorist Threat, President Biden, Biden Dementia, Vivek Ramaswamy Smears, RFK Jr. Smears, Context Reframing, Steve Jobs, Reality Distortion Field, Speaking In Reframes, Ron DeSantis Body Language, Liar Eyes, Black & White News, Reframe Your Brain, Scott Adams
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