Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 3062 CWSA 01/04/26

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Jan 4, 2026
Explore the mind-bending idea that we might be living in a simulation created by a less intelligent being. Scott Adams shares insights on virtual training worlds, the complex decision-making behind Venezuela’s governance, and the strategic implications of Maduro's ties to international players. He also discusses global free speech threats, Neuralink's potential for enhancing humanity, and the role of optimistic persuasion in politics. Get ready for a deep dive into politics, technology, and the curious intersections of reality!
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ANECDOTE

Long Supportive Spaces Event

  • Owen Gregorian hosted a six-and-a-half-hour Spaces about Scott Adams and participants often cried and praised the experience.
  • Many attendees conquered fear of public speaking, demonstrating 'do it anyway' and embarrassment freedom as a superpower.
ADVICE

Do Things Despite Embarrassment

  • Embrace embarrassment freedom by doing things you're afraid of, especially public speaking, to gain a superpower of confidence.
  • Practice showing up despite fear; Scott Adams credits that change for significant positive outcomes in others.
INSIGHT

Virtual Worlds Will Shift AI Training

  • Scott Adams predicts AI training will shift from brute-force data to virtual worlds that let AIs learn like humans do.
  • This trend will make the simulation hypothesis far more plausible by producing many realistic simulated realities.
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