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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

The U.S. Media Is LYING To You—Here’s The Truth About Global Chaos | Shane Smith PT 2

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Impact Theory

Business, News Commentary, News

4.75.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 March 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Today we're diving deep into the complex world of global conflict and human nature with none other than Shane Smith. Shane is the co-founder of VICE and a decorated journalist whose boots-on-the-ground experiences have shaped his unique understanding of war and its impact on society. Shane shares some intense stories and powerful insights about the thin line between good and evil, why war never ends well, and how humanity's survival instinct breeds conflict. We'll also tackle some heavy historical parallels and Shane's eye-opening perspective on geopolitical stability. If you want a gripping look into the chaos of war and human nature, stick around. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Tech Arms Race: War vs. Utopia 03:20 Nuclear Dystopia: Global Power Imbalance 08:55 From Conflict to Prosperity 10:24 Middle East Tensions Escalate Again 13:42 Middle East Geopolitical Instability Concerns CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://rangerover.com/us/sport Audible: Sign up for a free 30 day trial at https://audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Thive Market: ​​Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! ITU: Ready to breakthrough your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off your first order at https://kettleandfire.com/impact with code IMPACT  Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at https://NetSuite.com/THEORY Found: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact ********************************************************************** Do you need my help? STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** 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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I'm Tom Billu and this is Impact Theory.

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This is part two of my explosive conversation with Shane Smith.

1:07.1

If you're just tuning in now, go back to part one because we've already covered how the media

1:11.8

landscape has been hijacked, why the truth is more complicated than ever, and how the political

1:16.9

system is keeping people distracted while the real power moves happen behind the scenes.

1:22.0

Today, we're digging even deeper into who's actually making the rules, how global power

1:27.4

structures are shifting, and what

1:29.3

all of it means for your future. Now, let's jump right back in with Shane Smith. So no matter

1:34.8

where I drop you off in the world, you can find that kid who's just like ridiculously smart.

1:38.9

You're like, whoa, like what's going on here? Now, whether they have an outlet or they have

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