Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2898 CWSA 07/15/25
Jul 15, 2025
The host shares humorous takes on stock trends, particularly Tesla and Bitcoin, alongside a quirky audience ritual. A deep dive into the genetic basis of intelligence and its societal impacts is interwoven with anecdotes. Innovations in AI material testing promise to transform industries. The podcast also addresses shifting police dynamics from blue to red cities and the formation of a new educational accrediting body. In trade discussions, the complexities between the EU and Trump's tariffs reveal a unique negotiating strategy. Finally, a comparative look at global demographics suggests intriguing investment opportunities.
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Genetics and Intelligence Taboo
- Intelligence is partly genetic, a fact universally acknowledged except in some U.S. contexts.
- Discussing this openly in the U.S. risks being labeled racist, reflecting cultural taboos around genetics and intelligence.
Trump's Faith Luncheon Joke
- Trump joked at a White House faith luncheon about an unattractive, rich man losing his trophy wife if his tax bill didn't pass.
- His humor was especially funny given the audience and the unusual bluntness for a president.
AI Talent Needs Maximum Compute
- AI experts want maximum compute availability to maximize productivity, beyond financial incentives.
- Meta's CEO Zuckerberg offers direct reporting and powerful computing resources to attract top AI talent.