Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 2700 CWSA 12/25/24

Dec 25, 2024
Join a lively discussion over coffee as they critique the emotional toll of dark cinema during the holidays. Dive into the complexities of the military's role in Greenland amid geopolitical tensions, while exploring USAID's controversial influence. Political shifts and the Democratic Party's leadership struggles are dissected, alongside reflections on Bill Gates' philanthropic efforts. Plus, breakthroughs in battery technology and a mysterious airline incident spark intriguing insights into automation's impact on family dynamics and public discourse.
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ANECDOTE

Movie Recommendation Backlash

  • Scott Adams received hate for recommending the Christmas movie Red One.
  • People accused him of being a paid shill, highlighting the current state of social media.
INSIGHT

Subjectivity of Art

  • Art, including movies, is subjective, not objectively good or bad.
  • A movie's popularity determines its quality; if people enjoy it, it's considered 'good'.
ANECDOTE

Dark Movie Preferences

  • When asked for recent good movies, people suggested classics like Schindler's List and Shawshank Redemption.
  • Scott Adams finds these choices humorously dark, even suggesting Schindler's List should be illegal due to its PTSD-inducing nature.
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