Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 3018 CWSA 11/14/25

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Nov 14, 2025
Dive into tales of mini wars and bad behavior as Scott discusses everything from a relentless fly saga to Elon Musk's Grok rebranding as Encyclopedia Galactica. He critiques smart TVs and explores the surprising relationship satisfaction linked to marijuana use. Political drama unfolds with Chuck Schumer's unpopularity, congressional insider trading buzz, and the DOJ's lawsuit over California's redistricting. Plus, the curious case of narco boats and Chinese astronauts swapping ships after debris damage. It's a wild ride through current events!
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ADVICE

Use 'Life Is Short' To Beat Procrastination

  • Reframe procrastination by reminding yourself that life is short to boost motivation for unpleasant tasks.
  • Use the 'life is short' mindset briefly to make hard tasks feel more important and easier to start.
ANECDOTE

The Saga Of Carl The Fly

  • Scott Adams recounts a prolonged fight with a persistent fly named Carl that disrupted his show and required creative methods to kill it.
  • He describes trapping the fly, discovering a body double, and eventually using a salt gun and drone to finish him off.
INSIGHT

Smart TVs Often Reduce Usability

  • Smart TVs often sabotage usability and add hidden ads and modes that interfere with external devices like Apple TV.
  • Scott Adams prefers separate streaming boxes because smart TVs frequently 'smart' users with inconsistent behavior.
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