Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 2178 Scott Adams: Today I Teach You A New Rule For Spotting Fake News, You'll Love This one
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Jul 23, 2023 
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Mental Engagement Fights Dementia
- Dementia risk can be reduced significantly by certain active inputs, such as proper hearing aids.
- Constant mental engagement and sensory input keep the brain active and slow dementia progression.
Humans Are Pattern Machines
- Human intelligence primarily functions as pattern recognition rather than reasoned logic.
- Reasoning is often a post hoc rationalization after emotional decisions are made.
Question Partial Quotes
- If you see a partial quote of just a few words from a public figure, be skeptical of its truth.
- Recognize these quotes often serve a narrative financially beneficial to the publisher.