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Real Coffee with Scott Adams
Episode 2258 Scott Adams: Coffee And Whiteboard With Scott
Oct 11, 2023
53:14
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Cartoonist Scott Adams engages in a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as disinformation on social media, Israel's freedom to act, the complexity of power and cancel culture, the impact of fake news, the security threat of illegal immigration, and corruption in the North Carolina General Assembly.
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- Fake news is the biggest existential risk our society faces and will determine its direction.
- Accurate terminology in reporting is crucial for proper understanding and analysis, preventing the spread of misinformation.
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The Problem of Fake News
The podcast episode highlights the problem of fake news and its detrimental impact on society. It emphasizes that fake news is the root cause of many issues we face today, such as misinformation, division, and the erosion of trust in institutions. The episode argues that fake news is the biggest existential risk we currently face and that it will determine the direction our society takes. The host points out that people are not aware of the extent to which news is fake, and the news media, including fact-checkers, are part of the problem. It is suggested that minds in society will only change after a significant and tragic event that exposes the consequences of fake news.
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