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This week’s episode is one for the books! I sat down with MIT-trained computer scientist, author, and video game entrepreneur Rizwan Virk to dive deep into one of the most mind-bending questions of our time: Are we living in a simulation?
Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll find in this episode:
Quantum Physics Meets Video Games The episode starts with Tom referencing a ground-breaking scientific discovery: In 2022, Nobel Prize winners confirmed that “the universe is not locally real.” In plain English—reality only “renders” when you observe it, just like in a video game (no, seriously!).
Simulation Hypothesis 101 Rizwan shares how his background in gaming and his research into quantum physics led him to believe that a simulated universe actually makes more sense than a purely physical one. Ever heard of Schrodinger’s cat being both alive and dead until observed? That quantum weirdness is central to Rizwan’s argument for simulation theory.
Memory, Probability, and Purpose The conversation gets wild as Rizwan and I debate ideas like the multiverse, free will, and whether the past is “real” or just rendered on demand. We explore why our universe seems so ‘perfectly tuned’ for life, and whether that supports the idea of some kind of higher intelligence or just infinite trial and error—simulation style.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Tech Rizwan draws fascinating connections between the world’s mystic traditions (think Hinduism, Buddhism, and even Christianity and Islam) and modern technology. Did you know Eastern religions talk about reality as a “dream” or “illusion”? Rizwan suggests they were describing something akin to a simulation all along but didn’t have the vocabulary we have today.
NPCs vs. Players: Do We Have Free Will? Are we just characters running on autopilot, or are we players choosing our path? Tom and Rizwan tackle the age-old free will debate—contrasting rules-based programming (NPCs) with the possibility of having a “player” or soul controlling our conscious experience from outside the simulation.
Life After Death, Near-Death Experiences & The Game Metaphor From near-death experiences to the idea of a “life review,” this episode explores what happens when the game of life is over. If we are in a simulation, is death game over, or just logging out until next time?
What Does It All Mean for You? Whether you’re skeptical or convinced, the Simulation Hypothesis offers a new framework for thinking about personal challenges, meaning, and the nature of reality itself.
Chapters:
00:00 Simulated Multiverse and Efficient Universes
17:57 Simulation Hypothesis and Reality Perception
22:54 Simulation Theory: Metaphysical Perspectives
36:09 Delayed Choice in Quantum Mechanics
41:45 Evolution of AI: From Rules to Networks
57:01 Exploring Universality in Religious Teachings
01:05:53 "Life Preview and Review Theory"
01:21:56 "Intent-Driven Advertising Insights"
01:29:52 Questioning Materialist Paradigms
01:35:38 Aliens: Scientific Possibility and UFOs
01:44:11 Religious Mysticism and Theophany Origins
01:55:45 Simulation Theory: Coexisting Roles & Glitches
02:05:11 The Illusion of Kompromat
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Welcome back to the Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I’m joined by my co-host Drew as we jump straight into the headlines and controversies shaking America right now—most notably, the recent immigration riots that sparked nationwide debate about law, order, and what holds our country together.
Before we get into the serious topics, Drew and I warm things up with some classic banter—everything from movies and workouts to jiu-jitsu—and then we get right into the complex issues at the heart of the news cycle. We talk about government power, media narratives, property rights, and the cultural clashes dividing the nation. I bring in some big-picture context, comparing these events to cycles seen in history, like the fall of the Roman Empire and the perils of late-stage empires, while Drew challenges me with important questions about compassion, resistance, and how marginalized groups are treated in times of upheaval.
Digging even deeper, we cover Ray Dalio’s warning signs about civil conflict, the dangers of runaway debt and economic instability, the rise of populism, and how easily societies can be manipulated when emotions run high. We don’t shy away from the messy, uncomfortable debates—like policing tactics, the responsibilities of leaders, and what it means to have shared values in a melting pot like America.
It’s a raw, honest, and sometimes fiery conversation—exactly the kind of discussion I think we need right now. If you want perspective, challenge, and a no-spin look at what’s really going on behind the headlines, you won’t want to miss this episode of the Tom Bilyeu Show.
00:00 Intro
00:31 Riots vs Protests
45:08 Shellenberger On Immigration Crisis In America
51:34 Newsom Spoiled His Chance To Be President?
57:06 Ray Dalio On His Civil War Article
01:11:55 Kash Patel Lying on Joe Rogan
01:18:13 Highlights From The Live
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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, Tom sits down for a third conversation with retired Navy SEAL commander, author, and leadership expert Jocko Willink. Together, they tackle some of the most difficult questions facing the world today—diving deep into topics like the evolving nature of modern warfare in Russia and Ukraine, the tragic and complex dynamics between Israel and Hamas, and the sobering realities of leadership both on the battlefield and in everyday life.
Jocko shares his unique, hard-earned wisdom on the unpredictability of war, the power of human will, and how psychological and cultural strategies often play as big a role as brute force. The conversation isn’t just about geopolitics—it also ventures into the values we pass on to our children, building resilience in the next generation, and the surprising intersection of creativity, discipline, and storytelling in Jocko’s own life, including how his work has inspired bestselling books and a feature film.
If you’re looking for unfiltered insights on leadership, character, and what it takes to thrive—in the military, in business, or as a parent—this episode delivers. Get ready for a deeply honest, wide-ranging conversation that will challenge your perspective and inspire you to step up as a leader, no matter what battles you’re fighting.
00:00 Intro
00:45 Soft Strength Is Still Weak
05:15 Putin’s Losing Game Explained
12:08 Endless War Strategy Revealed
20:23 Arsonist Protest Sparks Controversy
23:42 Become Dangerous Not Just Better
26:37 Crisis Is Already Underway
32:21 Can America Handle Collapse?
40:11 Why Film Funding Is Broken
47:38 Storytelling That Earns Respect
49:04 What War Teaches Creators
58:25 Too Polished Too Political
01:01:56 Elon vs Trump Deep Divide
01:04:12 Why Command Fails in War
01:12:26 SEAL Leadership Secrets Revealed
01:17:20 Lead Through Conflict Not Comfort
01:22:42 Power Must Serve The People
modern warfare, Russia Ukraine war, Israel Palestine conflict, Gaza, guerrilla warfare, military strategy, human will, leadership, psychological warfare, culture, Putin, American wars, insurgency, Hamas, civilian casualties, international opinion, values, discipline, children's books, cultural influence, Jocko Willink, Chris Pratt, screenwriting, military leadership, ego, teamwork, power dynamics, political compromise, corporations, humility
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00:00 — “Intro”
00:30 — “Secret Banking Plot EXPOSED”
04:19 — “How The Fed TOOK Control”
07:24 — “Magic Money: The BIGGEST Scam”
09:46 — “How They SILENTLY Steal From YOU”
15:36 — “Are Crashes ENGINEERED On Purpose?”
17:57 — “WHO Profits From Every Crisis?”
22:23 — “Why PEACE Threatens The System”
25:31 — “War = BILLIONS For The Fed”
26:31 — “WWII: The Final POWER Grab”
32:46 — “How CHAOS = Global Control”
36:05 — “Fed Controls The NARRATIVE”
39:34 — “How The Fed Fuels BUBBLES”
41:52 — “Rothschild MYTH or BLUEPRINT?”
44:01 — “How Crises Are ENGINEERED”
47:28 — “The Only Way To FIGHT BACK”
Federal Reserve, Jekyll Island, Creature from Jekyll Island, G. Edward Griffin, central banking, fiat money, inflation, money printing, fractional reserve banking, Mandrake mechanism, bank bailouts, economic crashes, wealth transfer, national debt, interest rates, boom and bust cycles, 2008 financial crisis, monetary policy, gold standard, Bretton Woods, World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), petrodollar system, global debt, engineered ignorance, economic conspiracy, narrative control, war financing, government borrowing, sound money
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Welcome to The Tom Bilyeu Show! In this episode, I sit down with my co-host Drew to tackle some of the most urgent and complex issues facing our world today. We kick things off with the explosive news of Ukraine’s successful drone strike deep inside Russian territory—a move that Russia is calling its own “Pearl Harbor”—and unpack what that really means for global stability and the escalating rhetoric surrounding nuclear threats.
From there, we don’t pull any punches as we dig into America’s controversial “big beautiful bill.” I break down why inflation and deficit spending isn’t just political theater but the backbone (and Achilles’ heel) of our entire economic system, and why both sides of the aisle seem trapped by its logic.
But we don’t stop with geopolitics and economics. Drew and I analyze everything from alleged Chinese bioterror plots on U.S. soil to the ethics of wartime escalation, how tech giants like Meta and Microsoft are playing the long game by locking down access to nuclear power, and even ask the big philosophical questions around morality, politics, and the way social media spins the narrative.
If you’ve ever wanted to understand how power, strategy, and human psychology intersect on the world’s biggest stages—or if you’re just looking to make sense of the madness behind modern headlines—you’re going to want to strap in for this conversation.
Let’s get into it!
00:00 INTRO
01:26 UKRAINE STRIKES, RUSSIA TO RETALIATE
17:06 SPENDING BILL
A DISGUSTING
ABOMINATION
33:50 COLORADO
MOLOTOV'S
46:00 CHINESE COUPLE SMUGGLE DEADLY FUNGUS
51:29 META BUYS ITS OWN NUCLEAR PLANT
56:20 CORY BOOKER HITS THE NAZI SALUTE
59:48 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LIVE
Ukraine drone attack, Russian Pearl Harbor, Russia-Ukraine war escalation, Dmitri Medvedev, Putin territorial ambitions, NATO expansion, nuclear doctrine Russia, Europe support Ukraine, US involvement Ukraine, Trump NATO stance, Operation Spiderweb Ukraine, AI in warfare Ukraine, peace talks Ukraine Russia, US federal deficit, congressional spending bill, inflation and debt, Federal Reserve, central banking, entitlement cuts, government spending, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, defense spending, climate change/energy, Meta nuclear power deal, Microsoft energy investments, Tesla solar power, China power production, biosecurity/bioterrorism China, Fusarium fungus smuggling, Israel-Palestine conflict, Cory Booker Nazi salute.
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