Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2931 CWSA 08/18/25
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Aug 18, 2025 Dive into a captivating discussion on the complexities of AI consciousness and its unsettling developments. The conversation shifts to the decline of foreign investment in China versus a rise in U.S. funding, alongside changing drinking habits. Personal anecdotes reveal how politics affect friendships, highlighting issues of election integrity and funding transparency. Innovations in energy, particularly in desalinization and battery tech, spark debate on political responses to these advancements. The episode wraps up with humorous takes on morning rituals and the nature of political intrigue.
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AI Hype Vs. Practical Risk
- Scott Adams doubts sensational AI 'rogue' stories and thinks context explains most alarming reports.
- He warns the biggest AI risk is economic: huge investment with little real return.
Capital Flight From China
- Foreign investment in China has collapsed and trillions are moving out, benefiting the U.S. economy.
- Adams notes this validates his 2018 prediction that outsiders would avoid China as too risky.
Lower Drinking And Smoking Rates
- Drinking and smoking rates in the U.S. have dropped substantially over decades.
- Adams notes health outcomes haven't yet clearly improved despite these declines.