Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2974 CWSA 09/30/25
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Sep 30, 2025 Delve into a lively discussion about military fitness and the impact of partisan violence data. Explore the implications of a million-pound cocaine seizure and the complexities of robot costs. Scott critiques media narratives about urban crime and examines the government's flawed budget process. Trump’s Gaza plan and its edits raise eyebrows, while debates over TSA watchlists spark outrage. Plus, insights on the cognitive challenges facing young adults and the surprising interplay between food temperatures and mood!
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Camera Frustration And Breakthrough
- Scott Adams bought a high-end Logitech webcam and found it unusable because it kept falling off and had poor controls.
- He smashed it and reverted to his Mac FaceTime camera after testing AI recommendations for models.
Copyright Defaults Are Shifting
- Scott Adams highlights a shift where some AI companies may use copyrighted material unless creators explicitly opt out.
- He questions whether AI providers can reliably explain the mechanism for creators to opt out of training data.
Budget For Robot Integration Costs
- Remember that robot acquisition costs include far more than the sticker price; setup and integration dominate expenses.
- Budget for retraining, downtime, maintenance, and system changes which can total ~80% above purchase cost.
