Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2994 CWSA 10/20/25
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Oct 20, 2025 Dive into a captivating discussion on Trump's clever reframing of protests and how it shifts the political narrative. Explore the surprising correlation between nearsightedness and IQ. Learn about the innovative molten-salt Gen 4 nuclear reactors and why they may reshape energy safety. Scott critiques the viability of government-run grocery stores and analyzes the New York mayoral race dynamics. Plus, a glance at AI advancements in chip production and the challenges of governing in Gaza. It's a whirlwind of political insights and thought-provoking ideas!
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MIT Audience Full Of Glasses
- Scott Adams recalled speaking at MIT and seeing an auditorium where almost everyone wore glasses, linking nearsightedness with higher IQ.
- He used the experience to illustrate observational correlation without formal study.
Gen‑4 Molten‑Salt Reactors Arrive
- Generation 4 nuclear reactors using molten salt have reached early deployment as small factory-built units.
- The design promises passive safety and potential mass production to reduce costs and melt-down risk.
Single‑Vendor Cloud Creates Fragility
- An AWS outage took many major services offline while X remained available due to Musk's independent infrastructure.
- That resilience highlights single-vendor cloud fragility and benefits of diversified networks.
