Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2659 CWSA 11/14/24
Nov 14, 2024
Delve into the intriguing world of politics and drug development, with discussions on the efficacy of ivermectin in cancer treatments and the challenges of translating lab success to human use. Explore the ethical quandaries of advertising on platform X and the surprising InfoWars acquisition. Engage in a lively critique of AI's role in political shifts and climate models, alongside reflections on societal issues like mental health and corruption. Wrap up with musings on technology's impact on loneliness and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Predictive Model Assumptions
- Predictive models aren't driven by data or the model itself.
- Assumptions determine the outcome, and unfavorable outputs are often withheld.
Ivermectin Case Study
- Scott Adams questions the translatability of lab and animal drug testing to human efficacy.
- He uses Ivermectin's success against cancer in labs and animals, along with its known human safety, as a case study.
X Advertisement and Bribery
- Advertisers might return to X (formerly Twitter), not due to genuine interest, but fear of reprisal from Elon Musk and the government.
- Scott Adams denounces this potential bribery.