Scott Adams (1957-2026)
Creator of Dilbert. Trained hypnotist. Author. Podcaster.
Scott Adams passed away on January 13, 2026. This wiki preserves his intellectual legacy - the frameworks, techniques, and ways of thinking he developed over thousands of hours of “Coffee with Scott Adams” episodes.
How to Explore
By Domain
Scott’s ideas cluster into four domains:
| Domain | Description |
|---|---|
| Perception | How we see reality - and why we see it differently |
| Persuasion | Tools and techniques for changing minds |
| Prediction | Systems for anticipating outcomes |
| Lifestyle | Personal optimization and the good life |
Core Frameworks
His most-referenced ideas:
- Two Movies on One Screen - Why people see opposite realities
- Persuasion Filter - Viewing the world through persuasion
- Talent Stack - Career success through skill combinations
- Systems vs Goals - Why systems beat goals
- Reframing - The most powerful persuasion technique
- Affirmations - Programming your reality
Featured Episodes
The most-watched episodes from the podcast, featuring conversations with Naval Ravikant, practical techniques for anxiety, and Scott’s signature persuasion analysis.
About This Wiki
This wiki was built from:
- ~1,200 episodes of “Coffee with Scott Adams” (2017-2024)
- Entity extraction identifying 37 frameworks
- Cross-referenced case studies and examples
The content here represents Scott’s thinking in his own words, organized to show how his ideas interconnect.
Use the graph view (icon in corner) to see how concepts relate to each other.
“I don’t like to talk in absolutes, because that’s how dumb people talk.” — Scott Adams