The Revolt of the Public: Why Institutions Are Crumbling and the Internet Is Reshaping Democracy | Martin Gurri

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🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Today, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of information and media with our guest, Martin Gurri, a former CIA analyst and renowned author of The Revolt of the Public. In this enlightening conversation, Gurri examines the intricate dynamics of elites, the impact of political figures like Trump and Obama, and the transformative potential of AI in modern governance. We explore the increasingly vital role of new governance models such as charter cities and network states, alongside the significant shifts driven by digital and artificial intelligence. Gurri challenges the notion of societal chaos by contrasting online turmoil with real-world stability, drawing on his personal experiences and historical parallels. From the influence of Elon Musk on free speech and media control to the relentless barrage of information in the digital age, this episode uncovers how we can navigate these turbulent waters. Gurri's insights into communication, persuasion, and the pursuit of truth within complex systems remind us of the importance of adaptation and critical thinking. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://landroverUSA.com Rosetta Stone: Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro’s revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Found Banking: Stop getting lost in countless finance apps and try Found for free at https://found.com/impact Momentous: Shop now at https://livemomentous.com and use code IMPACT for 20% your new Momentous routine Factor: Get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active at https://factormeals.com/impacttheory50 with code impacttheory50 StopBox: Get 10% off, plus Buy One Get One Free for the StopBox Pro with code IMPACT at https://stopboxusa.com ********************************************************************************************* What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************************************* Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************************************* LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************************************* FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm Tom Villew and this is Impact Theory. My guest today is Martin Gurrey, a former CIA analyst and the author of The Revolt of the Public.
0:08.8	And he's here to lay out what I believe is one of the most critical shifts happening in the world today.
0:14.0	Here's the deal. The rise of social media and the internet has shattered the old ways of power and control.
0:19.8	Governments, corporations, even the media,
0:21.4	they're all scrambling to adapt. Meanwhile, the public is more informed and more enraged than ever before.
0:27.5	But here's the problem. With so much information figuring out who to trust and how to act
0:32.3	based on the information has never been harder. Martin has spent decades studying these dynamics,
0:37.2	and his insights are like a
0:38.7	map for navigating the chaos. If you've ever felt like the world is spiraling in every direction,
0:44.6	Martin's insights will give you the clarity you need to make sense of it all. Let's jump in with
0:50.6	Martin Gurry. Martin, we are living through a moment unlike any other in modern history by my estimation.
0:59.0	Institutions are collapsing.
1:00.6	Trust and leadership is at an all-time low.
1:03.4	And narratives that once held people's rapt attention, literally holding society together
1:09.0	are all falling apart.
1:11.1	You wrote a book about this called The Revolt of the Public.
1:15.5	Now, my audience doesn't just want to understand the chaos.
1:19.1	They really want to understand how to thrive in this moment.
1:21.6	So if it works for you, let's start here.
1:24.8	What is the major force that's shaping this revolution and how can people
1:29.7	thrive in a moment where truth is so fragmented? Well, I mean, that was my job at CIA,
1:35.3	was to cover the media of the world. And it was an easy job. Looking back on it, I didn't think so
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