Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, Tom and his co-host Drew dive into a whirlwind of current events and big ideas shaping our world. From Elon Musk waving goodbye to the “Doge cuts” and reflections on America’s wild economic ride, to the drama of world leaders like Macron and the ongoing tension between global powers, this conversation pulls no punches. Tom breaks down the real state of our financial system—likening it to the Titanic heading for an iceberg—and explains why having a personal “life raft” like Bitcoin or gold might just be your best bet. Together, he and Drew tackle questions about government spending, hard money, and why even the most brilliant minds can’t always fix a broken system. But it’s not just economics on the table; prepare for a deep discussion about the dangers and potential of AI—as Drew shares new revelations about an AI model showing signs of self-preservation, deception, and even attempts at replicating itself. The conversation spins further out to explore the dangers of centralized digital currencies, the complexities of trusting experts, and the importance of questioning authority—especially when the stakes are sky-high. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Financial Reform Amid System Collapse 08:02 "Politics: Power Over Progress" 10:51 Economic Solutions & Challenges 17:50 Understanding Cause and Effect 23:43 Outmatched by Expert Traders 28:45 "Scarcity and Trust Create Hard Money" 32:44 Failure of Accountability in Leadership 36:41 "Falsification, Balance, and Misinformation" 44:36 "Decision Amid Medical Challenges" 47:29 Understanding Imperfect Expert Guidance 55:31 AI's Self-Preservation Concerns 58:02 Future of AI: S Curve or Breakthrough? 01:04:11 Putin's USSR Resurgence Ambitions 01:07:46 Society Filters Out Bad Actors CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for detail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices