In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, we delve into the intricate and often concealed machinations of global politics and technological advancements. Tom and Producer Drew dissect the revelations from Mike Benz's appearance on Joe Rogan, exposing the covert operations conducted by USAID, blurring the lines between governmental actions and public perception. As they explore the shifting dynamics of power, Tom highlights the influence of deep-seated political maneuvers and their implications on the world stage. Meanwhile, the rapid advancements in AI, spearheaded by figures like Sam Altman, are set to transform industries at an unprecedented pace. This episode navigates the complex interplay between emerging technologies, political strategies, and their impact on society, offering listeners a thought-provoking insight into the undercurrents shaping our future. Tune in as we unravel the layers of intrigue, power, and innovation in today's world. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Government Spending Manipulation Exposed 05:45 "Unveiling Colonel Jessup's Justification" 08:48 Turbulent Times: Authoritarianism vs. Chaos 11:51 "Machiavelli's Predictable Political Science" 13:21 Modern Machiavellian Politics Unfold 17:56 Man as Political Animal 21:34 AI Model's Rapid Competitive Growth 26:17 Hollywood's Decline: Industry Insights 28:13 AI Revolutionizes Content Creation 30:25 Evolving Media Consumption Trends 35:22 Algorithm-Driven Content Strategies 39:03 Putin Holds the Real Power 40:49 Trump's International Negotiations Analyzed 46:18 Middle East Tensions and Strategic Dynamics 49:31 Sugar's Impact on Gaming Hands 50:23 Subscribe & Connect: Discord Details CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS: Range Rover: Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com 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. iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACT when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Tax Network: Stop looking over your shoulder and put your IRS troubles behind you. Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://tnusa.com/impact  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact  Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://FOUND.COM/IMPACT  American Alternative Assets: If you're ready to explore gold as part of your investment strategy, call 1-888-615-8047 or go to https://TomGetsGold.com  ITU: Ready to breakthrough your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALE  ********************************************************************** 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. 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