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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this fascinating episode, Tom sits down with best-selling science fiction author Andy Weir, best known for The Martian, to dive deep into the near, mid, and far future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. From the creative disruptions already happening in art and entertainment, to the profound ethical questions that come with gene editing, personalized narratives, and the possibility of designer babies, Andy brings his signature "hard sci-fi" approach and optimistic pragmatism to every topic.
Together, Tom and Andy unpack how AI could completely change how we tell stories, the fundamental nature of human narrative and shared values, and whether a future filled with personalized, AI-driven content will fragment or empower us. They explore not just the dangers and disruptions, but also the massive potential for AI in medicine, materials science, and even space exploration—plus why Andy believes the supportive, creative side of humanity will always win out.
This is a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation that challenges our assumptions about technology, morality, human nature, and where we’re really heading over the next five, twenty-five, or even one hundred years. Get ready for a ride across possible futures, hard truths about progress, and a few good laughs along the way. Let’s jump in!
AI disruption, graphic art industry, AI art ethics, neural networks, entertainment personalization, AI storytelling, event-based entertainment, narrative control, democratization of media, societal fragmentation, shared narrative, ideology in entertainment, news media evolution, economic impact of AI, material science advancements, protein folding, AlphaFold, designer babies, gene editing ethics, CRISPR technology, AI in medicine, personalized healthcare, physical modeling with AI, superintelligence, AI reward function, AI alignment problem, executive control of AI, open source AI, space travel technology, self-driving cars
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Is the radical right becoming the very thing it hates? Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Dr. James Lindsay to unpack the rise of the "Woke Right"—a faction of online reactionaries using the same tactics of victimhood, outrage mobs, and cult-like behavior once exclusive to the radical left.
Together, they explore how parasitic ideologies hijack belief systems, mimic virtue, and weaponize social media to manipulate the masses. From cluster B psychopathology to Nazi apologetics, from Marx to modern meme culture, this is a deep dive into the psychological and ideological rot infecting both ends of the spectrum.
If you've sensed that something is deeply wrong in today’s culture wars—on both sides—this episode puts it into words.
Dr. James Lindsay has written eight books spanning a range of subjects including education, postmodern theory, and critical race theory. Dr. Lindsay is the Founder of New Discourses, an organization dedicated to shining the light of objective truth in subjective darkness. Dr. Lindsay is the co-author of “Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity―and Why This Harms Everybody” and is the author of “Race Marxism,” as well as his newest book, “The Marxification of Education.” Dr. Lindsay has been a featured guest on Fox News, Glenn Beck, Joe Rogan, and NPR, and he has spoken at the Oxford Union and the EU Parliament.
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Welcome to The Tom Bilyeu Show! I’m Tom Bilyeu, and in this episode, we’re tackling some of the biggest headlines and hot-button issues shaping our world right now. My co-host Drew and I jump straight into the US’s latest critical minerals deal with Ukraine, and what that means for pushing back against Russia—not just militarily, but economically, too. We dive deep into why America’s economy is contracting, the ripple effects of tariffs, and what it could mean for Main Street as small businesses find themselves on the frontline of the global trade war.
We also discuss the controversial release of a Columbia University student activist detained over Palestinian rights protests, unpacking what this case says about due process, immigration, and how we protect our cultural values in tense times. In the world of tech, I share my thoughts on Sam Altman’s new retina-scanning device—an attempt to protect against a future where AI-generated content blurs the reality line online.
Rounding it out, we take on RFK’s latest fight with the soda industry over SNAP benefits, and why the way we think about welfare, health, and prosperity might be leading us down a dangerous path. This episode is packed with challenging questions, fresh perspectives, and unfiltered takes on a rapidly changing world. Let’s get into it—because, as always, it’s about staying informed, empowered, and legendary.
00:00 Intro
00:44 Ukraine Makes A Deal
10:29 Q1 GDP Numbers Are Here
18:50 Mahdawi Released From Immigration Detention
24:27 Up Your Edit Game With Opus
25:31 World Releases Mobile Retina Scanner
29:06 RFK v Big Soda
US-Ukraine minerals deal, critical minerals, Russia-Ukraine war, US economy, GDP decline, Trump tariffs, trade war with China, US-China relations, mineral refinement in China, Ukraine reconstruction, US military aid to Ukraine, security guarantees, Zelensky, Europe defense spending, Canada-US relations, Mark Carney, Columbia University protests, Madawi release, Palestine activism, immigration policy, due process, Sam Altman, Tools for Humanity, AI identity verification, blockchain, retina scanning, proof of humanity, SNAP program, soda industry lobbying, RFK (Robert F. Kennedy Jr.), sugary drink ban on SNAP
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down for a candid discussion with Dr. Mehmet Oz, discussing the toxified food environment within the United States—pointing directly to its causes—and exploring not just possible, but immediate routes for change. These include better governmental oversight, but also the implementation of new technologies such as AI.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, newly appointed by President Donald Trump as the 17th Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is a cardiothoracic surgeon, professor emeritus at Columbia University, and former leader of the heart institute at New York Presbyterian Medical Center, known for innovations like the Mitraclip and over 400 publications in heart surgery, health policy, and complementary medicine. He gained national fame through The Dr. Oz Show, winning nine Daytime Emmys and authoring several New York Times bestsellers, before becoming the 2022 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania. A Harvard and UPenn MD/MBA graduate, Oz also co-founded the influential health platform Sharecare and the nationwide teen wellness initiative Healthcorps. His public influence has been recognized by Time, Forbes, and Esquire, making him a high-profile figure at the intersection of medicine, media, and policy.
This episode was filmed on November 13th, 2024
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(21:25) The pandemic was the last straw for Dr. Oz
(27:30) How YouTube broke the grip of the legacy media machine—and it’s side effects
(31:30) The low fat diet lie that nearly ruined the U.S.
(35:55) Metabolic syndrome—they turned our nature against us
(40:43) HealthCore: don’t let people tell you that you don’t matter
(49:16) How regulatory bodies should operate: no shareholders, no politics, full transparency
(57:16) George Orwell knew what socialists really cared about
(1:04:45) Would you save your dog or the stranger?
(1:08:26) Dr. Oz didn’t understand Cain and Abel until reading “We Who Wrestle With God”
(1:22:18) Complementarity: opposing ideas can both be true
(1:25:39) The stories we’re telling are killing our potential for happiness
(1:35:09) A nuanced discussion on vaccinations and decision making
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Welcome to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Drew for a deep dive into some of the most important and controversial topics shaping our world right now. We kick things off by unpacking the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency—why I think it’s still way too early to call a winner or a loser, and how moves on tariffs and trade are shaking up the global order, with a close look at Ray Dalio’s predictions about America, China, and the end of the status quo.
We also break down the latest from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, picking apart Russia’s official terms to end the war—are they even serious, or just posturing?—and what it would really take to get to peace. The conversation turns to the economic showdown between the U.S. and China: who can actually endure more economic pain, what China’s purchasing power means for America, and how the global balance of power could shift.
It’s not all geopolitics—we get into the future of AI and robotics, reacting to Elon Musk’s bold claim that robots will outperform human surgeons in just a few years, and what kind of world we’re headed into if that’s true.
For some fun, Drew and I weigh in on the viral question sweeping the internet: could 100 humans take down a single gorilla? (Spoiler: I draw on history and human nature to make my case.) And finally, we discuss psychologist Arthur Aron’s famous 36 questions to fall in love—do they actually work, and what do they reveal about emotional connection in the digital age?
If you’re looking for honest perspectives, sharp analysis, and a blueprint for making sense of an unpredictable world, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it!
00:00 Intro
00:50 First 100 Days Of Trump 2.0
09:44 Ray Dalio - "It's Already Too Late"
22:23 Bring Back That Hairline
23:30 Russia Offers Term For A Peace Deal
30:12 China Not Backing Down
37:28 Build Your Online Empire
38:40 Is China The Number 1 Economy
44:33 100 men vs 1 Gorilla
48:21 36 Questions To Love
54:18 Highlights From Today's Live
Trump first 100 days, US-China trade war, tariffs, world order, Ray Dalio, global economy, manufacturing, deglobalization, China purchasing power, US debt, midterm elections, decoupling, currency manipulation, BRICS, Russia-Ukraine war, Russia sanctions, annexed Ukrainian regions, NATO membership, denazification, energy prices, rare earth minerals, long-term US debt, AI in surgery, Neuralink, robotic surgery, Elon Musk, economic pain tolerance, US allies, Canada relations, 36 questions to fall in love
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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this thought-provoking episode, Tom sits down with Mike Baker—former CIA officer, security expert, and host of the President’s Daily Brief podcast—to dissect some of the most pressing issues facing America and the world today.
Together, they dive deep into the real threats posed by China, from cyber warfare and TikTok’s influence, to intellectual property theft and military ambitions in the South China Sea. Mike shares his insider perspective on just how vulnerable the U.S. population is to manipulation and misinformation, and why America’s short-term focus could leave us blindsided by powers playing the long game.
The conversation doesn’t stop there. Tom and Mike tackle America’s mounting debt crisis—why it could be our biggest existential danger—and break down the hard realities of realpolitik, from uneasy alliances to the sometimes ugly calculations behind foreign policy. They take an unflinching look at the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel and Gaza, and the cultural and geopolitical tensions threatening to reshape the global order.
With candid stories, sharp analysis, and a willingness to question popular narratives, Mike and Tom challenge us to confront the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. If you’re ready to move past the headlines and get real about the forces shaping our future, this episode is for you.
00:00 China's Influence and Manipulation
19:27 Counterintelligence: Targeting and Loyalty Challenges
24:05 China's View on Ukraine & Taiwan
39:15 Flexible Pandemic Response Debate
45:27 Debt: The Biggest U.S. Threat
01:01:32 Career Politicians and Wealth Accumulation
01:05:43 Putin Stalling Amid Peace Talks
01:15:55 Economy Concerns Over Foreign Issues
01:24:56 Iranian Regime: Root of Conflict
01:39:28 Phosphate Mining Debate in Florida
01:43:51 University Activism: Passion or Organization?
China, US-China relations, TikTok, disinformation, economic espionage, South China Sea, intellectual property theft, Cold War, Taiwan, Russia-Ukraine war, US debt, reserve currency, rare earth minerals, cyber warfare, drone warfare, realpolitik, Saudi Arabia, border security, immigration, cartel trafficking, American decline, NATO, political polarization, populism, Middle East conflict, Hamas, Israel-Palestine, Iran nuclear deal, European defense, social media influence
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson engages in conversation with Charlie Kirk—author, speaker, and founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. They delve into Kirk’s emergence as a leading voice in the Conservative movement, his choice to bypass traditional higher education, and the early indicators of ideological bias in academia. The discussion also addresses how the university system has not only tilted toward the hyper-feminine but has transformed into a large-scale scam. Additionally, they examine academia’s departure from timeless questions of good and evil, faith, and foundational philosophy, to a focus on Marxist economics and cultural capture.
Charlie Kirk is the Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rallying, organizing, and empowering students to advocate for principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.
With a presence on more than 3,500 high school and college campuses in all 50 states, and supported by over 350 full-time staff members, Turning Point USA stands as the nation’s largest and fastest-growing conservative youth activist organization. In addition to Turning Point USA’s on-campus presence, it also operates a massive online outreach initiative that garners billions of video views annually and reaches millions of Americans every day with conservative, pro-America content. In addition to his role at Turning Point USA, Charlie also serves as the CEO and founder of Turning Point Action, a related entity operating under a 501(c)(4) status. Turning Point Action’s mission is to embolden the conservative base through grassroots activism and to provide voters with the necessary resources to elect true conservative leaders. Turning Point Action has earned recognition as one of the leading grassroots forces in the country today.
This episode was filmed on March, 19th, 2025.
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(6:51) The pre-woke era: one of the greatest crimes in modern education
(24:08) The four percent of people we need to be worried about
(28:13) What it means to use God’s name in vain
(36:27) The shocking change from an ounce of encouragement
(41:01) Why young people are flooding to the conservative party
(48:25) How Charlie Kirk weaponized his gap year — then didn’t need college
(56:14) Transgenderism did not exist on college campuses before 2014
(58:00) Jordan Peterson breaks down Charlie Kirk’s psychological traits
(1:02:06) How Charlie Kirk found his first donors
(1:08:08) How liberals became puppets for the institutions
(1:15:32) The meaning of the call of God
(1:19:13) Woke as a manifestation of the spiritual struggle
(1:23:02) The West needs hyper-masculine debate
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Welcome to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the headlines to dissect the global chess game playing out on the world stage right now. Alongside my co-host Drew, we dive into the intensifying U.S.-China standoff—breaking down the latest PR battles, the real story behind the tariffs, and what China’s increasingly bold rhetoric means for America’s position.
I walk you through America’s “master plan” to rebalance world trade, look at how the IMF and World Bank are being called to return to their original missions, and why redefining global economic leadership is more urgent than ever. We don’t shy away from tough questions—how long is this trade conflict really going to last, are we losing public trust, and can America rally allies to maintain its influence?
We also zoom out to examine escalating tensions elsewhere, including India’s hardline stance on terrorism and the controversial climate experiments happening in the U.K. On the home front, Drew and I debate the ongoing legal skirmishes over parental rights in education, and what it means when judges block the President’s executive orders.
This episode is all about honest takes—no spin, no holding back. If you want clarity on the stories shaping the future, from global economics to technology’s next leap, and what it all means for America, you won’t want to miss this one.
So buckle up and join me for a hard-hitting conversation on The Tom Bilyeu Show, where no question is off the table and every headline gets the scrutiny it deserves.
00:00 Intro
00:47 Trump Lies About Talking With China?
09:54 Bessent Breaks Down The Int'l Financial World Order
22:18: Importance of Cybersecurity
23:19 Proposed Changes To The IMF And World Bank
35:26 Trump 2028 Hats Hit The Market
40:47 India Vows Revenge Against Terrorists
43:25 The U.K Wants To Dim Sunlight
45:50 Judges vs Trump
51:42 Highlights From The Live!
China-US tariffs, fentanyl crisis, US-China trade war, Bretton Woods system, IMF reform, World Bank reform, Trump administration policies, America First doctrine, global economic rebalancing, manufacturing in China, currency manipulation, US trade deficits, global supply chains, Pax Americana, mission creep in international institutions, climate change policies, energy access in developing countries, nuclear energy, fossil fuels, DEI policies, judicial activism, LGBTQ curriculums in schools, executive orders (EOs), India-Pakistan tensions, Kashmir attacks, geopolitical conflicts, UK dimming the sun experiment, global warming solutions, drone warfare, cyber attacks.
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Welcome back to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In today’s episode, I'm joined by my co-host Drew for a no-holds-barred breakdown of some of the most pressing—and unpredictable—stories shaping our world right now. We open the conversation with a topic that’s stirred up a lot of controversy: my so-called “soft stance” on Trump. Am I going easy on him? Or am I just refusing to blindly pick a side in a world obsessed with team sports? I lay out exactly why I try not to get caught up in partisan noise, and why I’m focused on outcomes over tribal victories.
We dig into Trump’s evolving rhetoric about tariffs on China, asking whether it’s an indicator of chaos, strategy, or simply political survival. This leads naturally into the fireworks within the Trump administration itself: Elon Musk and Scott Bessant allegedly got into a screaming match behind closed doors, and Elon is in the spotlight again—this time reducing his commitments at Doge as Tesla’s profits tumble. Drew and I unpack the psychology behind these power struggles and what they reveal about the cost of leadership at the highest level.
Making sense of today also means looking to history. We take a hard look at how echoes of World War II are coloring perspectives on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and I share how these parallels challenge even my own instincts toward war, peace, and negotiation.
On the home front, we turn to the Trump administration’s proposal of a “baby bonus” to incentivize motherhood and delve into what’s really driving the birth rate decline—not just here, but around the world.
And because you can’t ignore the cultural temperature online, we tackle the latest social media scandal: Shannon Sharpe vs. an OnlyFans model. Our take? The risks, the fallout, and what it all says about modern fame.
This episode delivers hard questions, honest debate, and my candid perspective on why refusing to blindly follow a side is sometimes the only way to see what actually matters. Dive in with us, challenge how you think, and as always—focus on the outcome, not just the headlines.
00:00 Intro
00:49 How To Think Politics 101
04:49 Did Trump Change His Mind On Tariffs
13:47 Bessent Says China's Economy Needs Balance
21:20 Bessent and Musk Got Beef?!
25:16 Speaking Of Beef Have You Tried This?
31:07 Musk Censors On X?!
40:55 WWII Reminder About Russia Ukraine
48:40 Get To The Next Level
49:46 $5000 For Some Babies?!
57:42 Shannon Sharp Gets Caught Up!
1:04:26 Highlights From Live Show April 24, 2025
Trump tariffs on China, US-China trade war, Elon Musk Tesla profits, incentivizing motherhood, Trump administration policies, team-based politics, political polarization, working class voters, Democratic vs Republican party shifts, stock market uncertainty, Trump Art of the Deal, tariff negotiation strategy, midterm elections, manufacturing in America, economic policy adjustments, China economic sustainability, trade deficits, rare earth embargo, Elon Musk and Dogecoin, IRS leadership controversy, social media censorship, free speech on X (Twitter), decline in US birth rates, baby bonus proposals, global birth rate decline, women over 40 childbirth trends, cultural effects on birth rates, OnlyFans controversy, Shannon Sharpe lawsuit, civil vs criminal cases, influencer scandals.
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Billionaire investor and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel sits down with Jordan Peterson for a powerful conversation about why real progress has stalled. Thiel argues that the last truly groundbreaking achievement may have been landing on the moon—and since then, we've slowed down. He explains how fear, red tape, and over-specialization have made us more cautious and less ambitious.
They dig into how society has shifted away from building and inventing, toward digital distractions and endless talk. They also explore what’s been lost as faith and meaning have disappeared from public life. From broken universities to status-driven culture wars, this is a deep and thought-provoking look at the challenges facing the West—and what we might do to turn things around.
Peter Thiel is a German-born entrepreneur, venture capitalist, activist, and billionaire who emigrated to the U.S. as a child, eventually settling in California after years of moving between countries. A Stanford Law graduate, he began his career as a clerk and derivatives trader before founding Thiel Capital with $1 million from friends and family. Despite early setbacks, he co-founded Confinity, which became PayPal, launching a streak of ventures including Palantir, Clarium Capital, and early investment in Facebook. Thiel is an openly gay supporter of the Republican party, advocating for both equal rights and certain conservative policies, making his political stance admirably nuanced.
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(2:51) We are stagnating, “the most innovative times are behind us.”
(8:01) Late modernity: hyper-specialization, reduced speed of travel, free thought becomes taboo
(14:51) How the U.S.—built on ambition and will—became risk adverse
(19:58) Why it feels like we’re living in an “apocalyptic age”
(23:30) Red tape strangles science, the Christian God always gets blamed
(31:44) Christian Europe ushered forth the scientific age, René Girard
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(1:12:36) Abraham and Isaac: interpreting the Old Testament through the New Testament
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The money supply is being manipulated to your disadvantage, unless you are hyper educated in finance.
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Inflation is theft. The government steals from you, so that they can do things that they know you'll vote against.
They inflate the money supply, which leaves the same number of dollars in your bank account, but gives them some of the buying power (that should be yours).
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Welcome back to The Tom Bilyeu Show! On today’s episode, I’m joined by my co-host Drew as we tackle some of the biggest headlines and burning questions shaping our world right now. We kick things off with a look at the wild swings in the stock market, why gold’s hitting new highs, and what the real story is behind Bitcoin’s latest move. Is it a safe hedge or just another risky play? And what’s fueling all this uncertainty? You guessed it—global politics, especially the ongoing economic showdown between the US and China.
We do a deep dive on China’s economy and the high-stakes trade war, breaking down what unpredictable tariffs, currency manipulation, and global supply chain shifts mean for businesses—and for everyday people. I share why predictability matters more than just being “up or down,” and what might come next as companies like Nike, Apple, and Amazon rethink their dependence on China.
But it’s not just markets we’re watching—this episode tackles the Supreme Court’s latest moves around parents’ rights, LGBTQ+ issues in education, and what it all means for the future of childhood learning. We also talk technology and innovation, from Google’s antitrust fight and its impact on the global AI race, to the radical advances in AI-powered coding and what this could mean for the future of work.
We finish with a candid look at relationships and modern life—why understanding our evolutionary programming matters, and how to navigate trust and boundaries in the age-old “girls’ night out” debate.
As always, I bring you my unfiltered perspective—challenging the easy narratives, pushing for deeper understanding, and (hopefully) leaving you with practical insights you can use to level up your own life. Buckle up, it’s another packed episode of The Tom Bilyeu Show.
00:00 Intro
00:48 State Of The U.S. Economy
06:17 State Of The Chinese Economy Amidst Tariff War
26:11 Get Your Money Right!
27:19 SCOTUS Takes On LGBTQ Teaching In School
32:19 Google Stands Up To D.O.J.
36:12 Loveable A.I. For Easy To Make Apps
41:22 HHS Head RFK Bans Food Dye
43:16 True Meaning Of Girls Night Out
52:56 Highlights From The Live!
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