Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2984 CWSA 10/10/25
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Oct 10, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of politics and negotiation tactics. Discover how Trump's unique style has influenced deals in Gaza and his strategies for asserting power. Explore the controversial links between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism, and ponder conspiracy beliefs. Find out why mRNA cancer vaccines are showing promise, and hear about significant shifts in media messaging. Plus, Scott critiques modern civic education and discusses the implications of social media on youth. There's a lot to unpack!
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Changing Reality Beats Traditional Negotiation
- Scott Adams argues Trump changed reality rather than merely negotiating to force both sides to accept deals.
- That reframing and credible toughness made impossible agreements suddenly doable.
Credibility Built From Seemingly Impossible Wins
- Adams lists Trump's improbable prior wins to explain why leaders obeyed his demands.
- He argues accumulated credibility lets a leader perform feats others cannot.
Build Talent To Create Leverage Later
- Build talents and impossible achievements in other domains to gain leverage later.
- Use accumulated reputation as a bargaining asset when pushing for major outcomes.
