Welcome to Impact Theory. Today, we have a profound and illuminating episode that brings together a series of critical conversations with former CIA operative and geopolitical expert, Andrew Bustamante. This special mashup delves into some of the most pressing issues shaping our world today. Join us as we explore the potential impact of a level-headed, centrist female leader from the Republican party, and why Andrew believes figures like Nikki Haley might be just what the country needs, despite ...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part 2 of this insightful episode of Impact Theory with Graham Moore. Dive deeper with us into the complexities of global economies, the delicate dance of monetary policies, and the evolving roles of AI across various sectors. Get ready to venture into the heart of economic warfare and discover how historical lessons can illuminate our path forward with a thought-provoking journey through history, economics, and the future of technology, touching on crucial themes like freedom, g...
Jul 17, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another power-packed episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu! Today I’m joined by Graham Moore, a New York Times-bestselling novelist and Academy Award-winning filmmaker who recently published the book “The Wealth of Shadows” about how economics were used to break the back of the Nazi war machine during WWII. You can get your copy of the book here: https://a.co/d/fc0oBT2 In this episode, Graham and I dive deep into how economics played a crucial role in defeating the Nazi war machine...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you will travel through a conversation with Jordan and Tom that will push your view of peer groups, their role in shaping your identity, and how your responsibilities lie within your willingness to sacrifice and strive for more. Jordan explores the importance of slaying your dragons, and understanding that the ultimate battle is with yourself. [Original air date: 3-4-21]. SHOW NOTES: Self-Identity | Jordan explains his theory for how identity is a dramatic role we play out. [1:3...
Jul 15, 2024•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast On Today's Episode: Money allows you to cover your basic needs and it also gives you the ability to have new experiences and do really cool sh*t. No it doesn’t buy happiness, but not having the money you need to cover basics in life can make you feel really miserable. In this money talk with Tom, we’re going to look at habits you have around money, both good and bad, and we’re going to help you find the path forward to what your version of financial success looks like. Your money habits, what yo...
Jul 13, 2024•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part two! In today's episode, Tom sits down with the dynamic entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, Patrick Bet David. With a journey that saw his podcast grow from zero to over five million subscribers, Patrick delves into the power of engaging in diverse conversations and the crucial role of incentives in decision-making. Together, Tom and Patrick explore what draws high-performing individuals to a company and emphasize the importance of self-awareness, leadership, and motivat...
Jul 12, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another compelling episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, Tom sits down with the dynamic entrepreneur, author, and podcast host, Patrick Bet David. With a journey that saw his podcast grow from zero to over five million subscribers, Patrick delves into the power of engaging in diverse conversations and the crucial role of incentives in decision-making. Together, Tom and Patrick explore what draws high-performing individuals to a company and emphasize the importa...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, we have an in-depth and provocative conversation with our guest, Dave Rubin. From political power plays to personal reflections, this episode covers it all. Dave opens up about a near-death experience that changed his perspective, balancing fatherhood with professional commitments, and why he supports certain political figures over others. We dive into the complexities of Biden’s cognitive decline and the media’s narrative control. Da...
Jul 10, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, we have an in-depth and provocative conversation with our guest, Dave Rubin. From political power plays to personal reflections, this episode covers it all. Dave opens up about a near-death experience that changed his perspective, balancing fatherhood with professional commitments, and why he supports certain political figures over others. We dive into the complexities of Biden’s cognitive decline and the media’s narrative control. Da...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you've been following the cryptocurrency and NFT conversation with us recently, you’ll appreciate this incredible conversation with Robert Breedlove, a freedom maximalist and bitcoin-focused entrepreneur. If you haven’t been following along, jump in now. This episode is less NFT and crypto wallet focused and more educational in that Robert breaks down inflation like very few can. Understanding something at its foundational level allows you to really think from first principles, which empowers...
Jul 08, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s pretty normal that you think of reality being the world around us, the tangible things you see and interact with. You probably even include and make space for how your emotions influence perception and tie that into what creates your reality. Donald Hoffman is joining Tom for another mind-bending episode to challenge if we’re actually living in a false reality. Donald Hoffman is a cognitive scientist that has argued against reality and the limitations of spacetime. Some questions being pose...
Jul 06, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to **Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu**. In today's compelling episode, we're joined by the renowned author and thinker, Robert Greene. We'll dive deep into personal development, the power of understanding oneself, and navigating the complex landscape of change and growth. Robert brings his expert insight into the emotional barriers like fear, impatience, and ego that hinder our progress, while Tom discusses the modern-day challenges that add to these struggles. We'll also explore the ...
Jul 05, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to **Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu**. In today's compelling episode, we're joined by the renowned author and thinker, Robert Greene. We'll dive deep into personal development, the power of understanding oneself, and navigating the complex landscape of change and growth. Robert brings his expert insight into the emotional barriers like fear, impatience, and ego that hinder our progress, while Tom discusses the modern-day challenges that add to these struggles. We'll also explore the evolv...
Jul 04, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part 2 of this insightful conversation with David Friedberg. Dive deeper with us into our discussion on the incredible potentials in gene editing, why inflation could be more dangerous than you think, and how successful entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are driving the world forward despite public perception. We also delve into the future of money and inflation, how our perceptions of technology can either stifle or propel progress, and explore how new technologies and ...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another power-packed episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, I’m joined by David Friedberg, a self-described “extreme optimist” who believes that capitalism – specifically entrepreneurship – is the fastest way to improve human productivity and potential, unlocking a more abundant and sustainable future for all. Today we’re getting into the economic challenges the U.S. face, specifically the risks associated with high debt relative to GDP, and how excessive taxation ...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast To know where you are going, they say you should know where you’ve been. Science fiction has been well documented for its often accurate predictions and a loved being a social curiosity for many. In this episode, Tom is joined by physicist and bestselling science fiction author, David Brin. David exposes how science fiction can be more accurately described as “speculative history” than anything else. Their conversation explores society through history from the Periclean times all the way through...
Jul 01, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why is being rich something so many people want, but so few achieve. Does being successful guarantee becoming rich? Obviously that requires you to define what success is for you and your journey. The funny twist in all of this is that being rich is so easily fantasized and yet the work it takes to become rich and successful is barely thought of. Jim Rohn said, “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.” As hard as that is to accept as truth, it is evident when you look...
Jun 29, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part two! In this powerful episode of **Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu**, Tom engages in a deep, thought-provoking conversation with the insightful Konstantin Kisin. They traverse a vast landscape of topics, from the intricate dynamics of identity and the hierarchy in sports teams to the profound implications of free speech and the cyclical nature of human history. The duo ventures into the psychological profiles of influential figures, the impact of race divisiveness, and the com...
Jun 28, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this powerful episode of **Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu**, Tom engages in a deep, thought-provoking conversation with the insightful Konstantin Kisin. They traverse a vast landscape of topics, from the intricate dynamics of identity and the hierarchy in sports teams to the profound implications of free speech and the cyclical nature of human history. The duo ventures into the psychological profiles of influential figures, the impact of race divisiveness, and the complexities of AI technology...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part 2 of this insightful conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr! We dive deeper into the shocking realities of cartel-run immigration and the urgent need for border security and a streamlined legal process. We also unpack the financial crisis, discussing inflation as theft, and the impact of printing money. RFK shared his vision for cutting the military budget, boosting the economy with AI and blockchain, and the importance of rational thinking in today's divided society. Don't ...
Jun 26, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as we tackle a wide range of critical issues facing America today. RFK is a politician from the Kennedy Family, he is a son of U.S. attorney general and senator Robert F. Kennedy, and nephew of U.S. president John F. Kennedy and senator Ted Kennedy. He is also an advocate for public health, border security, and political reform, and an independent candidate in the 2...
Jun 25, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you don’t understand how to manage your money then your chance of achieving financial success and freedom goes to zero. When you don’t know the rules to the game of money it's almost impossible to win. Wallstreet Trapper built the skills he needed to become a fundamental investor, a speaker, a stock market education, and an entrepreneur after doing over 8 years in prison, selling drugs and not having any advantages in life. One of the best things you can consider doing to improve your finance...
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt researches moral psychology to help us understand ourselves and our world better. He is an expert on how we create webs of meaning that allow us to speak a common language, build institutions, and create functioning societies. And right now we may need his voice more than ever, as our webs of meaning seem to be in conflict with each other or slowly disintegrating. On this episode of Conversations with Tom Bilyeu, Jonathan Haidt explains why we need to lead with...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part two. Today, we are diving deep into a transformative discussion with the one and only Peter Diamandis—a pioneer in space exploration, innovation, and disruptive thinking. In this episode, Peter and Tom explore the groundbreaking policies and cultural shifts that have revolutionized companies like Amazon and Microsoft, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. We'll examine the immediate impacts of COVID on business models, the revolutionary advances of OpenAI, an...
Jun 21, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Impact Theory with your host Tom Bilyeu. Today, we are diving deep into a transformative discussion with the one and only Peter Diamandis—a pioneer in space exploration, innovation, and disruptive thinking. In this episode, Peter and Tom explore the groundbreaking policies and cultural shifts that have revolutionized companies like Amazon and Microsoft, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. We'll examine the immediate impacts of COV...
Jun 20, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part 2 of this episode of Impact Theory with author, podcaster & anarchist Michael Malice! We dive deeper into the power of thinking from first principles, the resistance to questioning societal norms, and the crucial role of inflicting personal cost for political change. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and understanding the deeper layers of human behavior and society, you won't want to miss the conclusion of this episode with Michael Malice. And if you're l...
Jun 19, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu and in today’s episode my guest Michael Malice and I dive deep into the realm of societal norms, politics, and cultural dynamics to help you break free from the "factory settings" of default societal beliefs. Michael Malice is widely known as an anarchist, author, and podcaster who challenges conventional views on political authority. Through his work, he pushes for a deeper understanding of the structures that govern us. Together, we debate the impact of...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Until now, you probably haven’t associated infertility with the collapse of our global population. From the U.S. to India, to South Korea, Canada, the U.K. and more, fertility rates are reaching critical levels. Humans now meet 3 criterias for being an endangered species. If that doesn’t have you totally rattled yet, our guest today, Dr. Shanna Swan, epidemiologist best known for research she published in 2017 which set off alarms and caught the attention of major media and scholars around the w...
Jun 17, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast With U.S. inflation rates being reported over 9%, having the knowledge and strategy to be prepared and survive the next recession is a must! There are elements that make the times we are living through feel unique, but cycles repeat whether they are economic or dysfunctional family cycles. If you’re struggling financially to keep up with inflation, just lost your job, or you’re trying to figure how to do more than survive these uncertain times, this video is for you. In this episode, Ramit Sethi...
Jun 15, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to part two with Donald Hoffman. In this episode, we take a deep exploration into the nature of reality, consciousness, and the very fabric of spacetime itself. Donald Hoffman challenges our conventional understanding of the world, proposing revolutionary ideas that our perceptions are mere virtual realities crafted by evolution to guide adaptive behavior rather than reveal the objective truth. We delve into quantum entanglement, the concept of local realism, and the tantalizing mys...
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