Welcome to another episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's conversation, we dive into a plethora of riveting topics that reflect the ever-evolving state of our world. Host Tom Bilyeu kicks off the dialogue with a stark reminder from the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, highlighting the perilous advance of the Doomsday Clock. In light of such global concerns, we also tackle how misinformation is being seen as a significant threat, drawing particular note from a lively discussion about the potential ramifications and prioritization of threats, featuring insights from the renowned Eric Weinstein. Producer Drew joins Tom to scrutinize the political overtones tied to policy decisions, particularly those related to AI and climate change. Donald Trump makes an appearance, emphasizing his recent executive orders on artificial intelligence and his take on the geopolitical race in technological advancements, especially in the face of China's rapid progress. Later, we hear about the resurgence of supersonic travel and the innovative implications it holds for air travel. Tom and Drew then shift gears to a more contentious topic—how foreign gangs might be strategically attempting to destabilize the United States, a viewpoint underscored by a noteworthy clip from Fox News. They also engage in a thought-provoking discussion on congressional voting transparency and recent political rumors involving Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. The episode concludes with a genuine discussion about the modern dating scene, echoing the sentiment that "the streets are trash," and offering some practical advice for navigating the complexities of today's dating world. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Nuclear Threat Underestimated? 09:29 AI Regulation Revoked; Compete with China 12:13 Rethinking AI Data Center Scale 17:29 Innovation & Cultural Shifts 26:35 Data Center Construction Delays Impact AI 32:46 Debate Over Border Security Tactics 33:50 "Modern Piracy Solution Proposal" 43:25 Star's Comments Harm Movie Promotions 49:13 "Conquering America: Dual Perspectives" 53:04 Empowering Propaganda and The Dao 57:09 Comics: More Than Monolithic Heroism 01:03:10 Film Connection Sparked Relationship 01:05:59 Valentine's Day Musings CHECK OUT OUR 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. Tax Network USA: Stop looking over your shoulder and put your IRS troubles behind you. Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://impacttheory.co/TNUSAJan  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact 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