What Happens When Misinformation Wins? | Rory Stewart - PT 2

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🗓️ 2 October 2024

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the unraveling complexities of modern society with special guest, Rory Stewart. Join hosts Tom Bilyeu and Rory Stewart as they examine the lasting relevance of the founding fathers' fears about despotic government and the evolving challenges of governance in today's technologically-driven landscape. We'll tackle pressing issues like the regulation of social media, the ethical dilemmas faced by tech giants, and the socio-political ramifications of immigration and demographic shifts. From the dynamics of populism and social media's influence on public perception, to the profound effects of economic inequality and global dissatisfaction—this episode is packed with insightful analysis and concrete examples. Discover Rory Stewart's bold perspectives on empowering local governance, optimizing foreign aid through direct cash assistance, and the delicate act of balancing free speech with curbing misinformation. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that not only highlights society's pitfalls but also envisions hopeful ways forward in these uncertain times. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month. Navage: Get a cleaning kit as a FREE gift with your order, but only by going to http://www.navage.com/IMPACT Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at http://www.shopify.com/impact 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 What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu 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. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm Tom Viliu and this is Impact Theory.
0:02.6	Let's dive right back in to part two with Rory Stewart.
0:06.6	To talk to me about social media, so practically speaking,
0:11.2	there is a collision. As an American, this certainly seems true. As an
0:16.6	outsider looking at the UK, it seems even more true. As an outsider looking at
0:20.6	Canada, it's downright terrifying, what do you think should be done
0:26.3	with social media?
0:27.4	Should people barring a direct incitement to violence? Should there be controls, should the platforms be held accountable to what
0:37.1	people publish on their platforms, what's your take on that?
0:41.3	I don't know.
0:42.3	I mean it's it's a very very difficult world to
0:47.4	get into this. A part of the problem is there is so much money involved.
0:52.4	Literally some of the very, very wealthiest companies in the world are on one side of this debate.
0:58.0	And their entire business model is predicated on these algorithms and on this particular way.
1:06.0	I mean, what's striking is that, and I'm being a pretty provocative here towards you and many of your listeners, right?
1:12.0	But what's striking is some of these companies,
1:15.9	my sense is Google began quite idealistic.
1:19.8	There was all this do-no-evil stuff going on. And back in 2014 it still seemed plausible to me that these
1:31.2	companies believed they had an ethical purpose.
1:34.0	It feels to me as though the only thing they care about now is profit.
1:39.0	And they have developed these unbelievable marketplaces,
1:45.6	advertising models, algorithms that allow them often to take
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