Ask A Genius 1212: Patriot of the Year Latitude

Rick Rosner: Fox News named Trump "Patriot of the Year" tonight at some ceremony. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Is that what they call it? Like their annual version of Time's "Person of the Year"? Rosner: I don't think it's an award that has existed before—unless I'm wrong. Cynical people on Twitter are saying this is just …

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Ask A Genius 1211: DOGE

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How do you feel about the Trump situation coming up in a month? Rick Rosner: Carole is more nervous than I am, but, you know, there are reasons for both optimism and pessimism. On one hand, most Americans oppose many of his policy goals. On the other hand, many Americans aren't paying …

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Ask A Genius 1205: ‘I’m in the Writers Guild’

Rick Rosner: So, I'm in the Writers Guild and the TV Academy. That means I can vote in certain Emmy categories and for the Writers' Guild Awards. I get invited to screenings of TV shows and movies, and I can bring Carol along. Someone from the production team, or even a few people, will often …

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Ask A Genius 1198: Trump’s Likely First Moves

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What do you think Trump’s first moves will be? What do you think the people around him will do first?  Rick Rosner: There have already been reports that Trump is talking with Putin about the Ukraine war, which would be against an Act, I believe. Anyway, it's against the law for someone …

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Ask A Genius 1193: AI and Hollywood Script Prompts

*Interview conducted in November, 2024.* Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Okay, let me ask: ‘Give me three examples of your advanced reasoning and idea development.’ Achievements focusing on advanced reasoning. Mapping ethical AI. Assessing international agreements. Charting renewable energy. Creating a sustainable urban development plan. Data analysis. Integrated solutions. Economic considerations. Policy development. Formulating a global health …

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Ask A Genius 1181: Anthony Cuthbertson’s Article

*Interview conducted in November, 2024.* Scott Douglas Jacobsen: I have an article entitled Google's AI Profit Fast Tracks Singularity Prediction by Anthony Cuthbertson, published on March 13, 2024. In the article, Cuthbertson reports that futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts artificial intelligence will usher in an era of hybrid humans. This prediction aligns with Kurzweil’s long-standing views. …

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Ask A Genius 1179: Dry Bar Comedy

*Interview conducted in November, 2024.* Scott Douglas Jacobsen: I enjoy some conservative-leaning comedy, especially when it’s framed as dry, relatable humor. Dry Bar Comedy is a good example—clean, family-friendly, with traditional values. Many of those comedians are skilled, funny storytellers.  Rick Rosner: You’ve got Jeff Foxworthy with his “You might be a redneck” bits—funny and …

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