Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2926 CWSA 08/13/25
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Aug 13, 2025 Dive into a lively discussion about the transformative potential of self-improving AI and its implications on human intelligence. Explore dubious political narratives involving fabricated family stories and unpack the impact of ultra-processed foods on children's health. Delve into the intricate link between inflation, corruption, and political maneuvering in Texas. Plus, examine the criticism of media portrayals surrounding crime, and reflect on global strategies, including India's economic relations with China and Israel's regional stability efforts.
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Limits To AI Self-Improvement
- Scott Adams predicts AI self-improvement will be limited to small efficiency and capability gains rather than instant godlike leaps.
- He argues nature of intelligence won't allow unlimited recursive improvements from current systems.
Skill Atrophy From AI Dependence
- Adams notes doctors using AI became worse at identifying tumors when they relied on AI assistance.
- He warns overreliance on AI can degrade human skills even if outcomes stay correct.
IQ As A Central Predictor
- Silicon Valley is pursuing smarter babies via selective dating and embryo analysis to increase children's IQs.
- Adams says IQ remains the single most predictive life variable despite social hesitancy to discuss genetics.