Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2934 CWSA 08/21/25
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Aug 21, 2025 Dive into a lively discussion on corporate wokeness with insights on Cracker Barrel and Target, revealing the impact on sales and public perception. Explore the thrilling potential of AI in reshaping careers, alongside futuristic theories of space travel. The conversation takes a sharp turn toward the controversial use of armed drones in Florida schools and the notable decline in pleasure reading. Political strategies and voter dynamics are scrutinized, alongside a captivating look at the ongoing Ukraine conflict and the shifting tides of public sentiment.
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Brand Change Usually Costs Customers
- Changing a brand (woke or de-woke) mostly costs customers because change gives people a reason to stop shopping.
- Scott Adams argues change rarely creates new buyers and often only removes existing ones.
Big AI Savings Estimates Are Speculative
- Morgan Stanley's trillion-dollar AI savings estimate is speculative and built on shaky assumptions.
- Scott Adams calls such long-term numeric predictions 'pure bullshit' because they depend on arbitrary assumptions.
Combine AI With Human Roles To Stay Relevant
- Expect professions like law and medicine to resist fully AI-only practitioners through regulation and public stories of harm.
- Prepare to combine AI tools with human connections or credentials to remain valuable.
