Topic: Media Attention

Scott Adams evaluates Mike Pence as an "ideal vice president" who serves as a boring, solid backup to Donald Trump's "multimedia circus." He argues that Pence lacks the personality to win a presidency on his own but complements Trump's strategy of capturing billions in free media. Adams notes that Trump found a weakness in the media model by being consistently interesting.

The discussion shifts to the social phenomenon of users announcing their departure from Facebook, which is characterized as an adult version of running away from home for attention. Concern is raised regarding the New York Times moving its content directly onto Facebook, potentially losing control over its own distribution.

The nature of celebrity involves "media hacking" to gain attention, leading to speculation about whether events like Marie Osmond passing out on stage are contrived for ratings. Historical examples include Little Richard, who reportedly used staged injuries to enhance his rock act.