Real Coffee with Scott Adams Episode 3119 - The Scott Adams School 03/20/26
Mar 20, 2026
Conversation covers a delayed, costly California wildlife overpass and procurement concerns. They discuss a study showing open-minded thinking reduces extremism. The hosts note Finland topping happiness rankings and debate welfare and homogeneity. A surprising insulation retrofit study questions expected energy savings. Geopolitical talk covers U.S. ties with Japan, Strait of Hormuz security, and regional reactions to Iranian attacks.
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Boulder City Nuclear Idea Could Deliver Free Power
- Grant Turner proposed using nuclear plus a data center lease to give Boulder City residents free power, inspiring an exploratory committee.
- Marcela and Owen praise using local initiatives and persuasion tactics learned from Scott to change communities.
Local Pool Referendum Lost By A Handful Of Votes
- Owen recounts a local referendum where a proposed $60–$100 million school pool was defeated by fewer than 100 votes, and later defeated again.
- He notes the rare moment he felt his single vote might have decided the outcome.
Finland Tops World Happiness Again
- The 2026 World Happiness Report again ranks Finland as the happiest country, credited to welfare, education, safety, nature, and winter.
- Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica, Sweden follow; the US placed 23rd while Canada was 25th.