Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2961 CWSA 09/17/25
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Sep 17, 2025 Scott dives into a whirlwind of topics, from Trump's striking visit to the UK to the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s online controversies. Discussing Elon Musk's AGI ambitions and TikTok rumors, he critiques a not-so-rosy mental health study. The chaos of mass hysteria and Trump's proposed voting changes add spice to the conversation. Adding to the mix are insights on energy tech, the Navalny poisoning saga, and Scott's thought-provoking take on the Israel-Hamas conflict. It's a blend of politics, humor, and current events that keeps you on your toes!
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Grok Could Be Closer To AGI
- Elon Musk claimed Grok AI may reach AGI soon, which challenges Scott Adams's prior skepticism about current AI paths.
- Adams says true AGI would reveal itself by being suitable to run in a robot, which he hasn't seen yet.
Flowers Correlate With Better Mental Health
- The University of Georgia study linking flowers to better mental health likely conflates correlation with causation.
- Adams points out buyers probably have relationships and disposable income, which plausibly explains the mental-health difference.
TikTok Sale Reporting Is Unreliable
- TikTok sale reporting is 'fog of war' and details are unreliable right now.
- Adams doubts China would retain control of TikTok's algorithm if Americans took ownership, and suspects Andreessen wouldn't accept such a deal.