Tom and Co-Host Producer Drew explore a range of topics shaping the current socio-political and technological landscape. With insights from Ray Dalio's tweets and the backdrop of recent policy announcements, the episode delves into the impact of tariffs, globalization, and the intricate dance of international economics. Tom unravels the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations, the nuances of economic policies under Trump, and the controversial rhetoric surrounding these issues. Emphasizing clarity and depth, Tom and Drew dig into the less obvious layers of geopolitical strategy, explaining how currency manipulation and trade barriers play a pivotal role in the global economic stage. They also reflect on the looming AI revolution, China's impressive technological advancements, and the ethical dilemmas posed by rapid innovation. Join them for a deep dive into the dynamics reshaping America and the world today. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Modern Echoes of Marie Antoinette 09:55 Decoding Geopolitical Strategies 11:53 Ray Dalio on Tariffs' Impact 17:07 Currency Warfare and Tariffs 22:05 "Unpredictable Consequences of Economic Warfare" 29:57 Tariffs' Uncertain Global Impact 35:02 Waiting on Election Outcome 39:32 AI's Energy and Global Race 45:34 "AI Inspires Creative Expansion" 47:58 Elon's Political Impact Examined 57:49 Avoid Racial Profiling in Justice 01:01:19 Reevaluating Deportation Ethics 01:06:55 "Future of Intelligence and Energy" 01:13:41 "Goal-Oriented Strategy vs. Emotion" 01:14:45 "Until Next Time, Legends" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS 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 Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Thrive Market: ​​Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! 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 Tech Unheard: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. ********************************************************************** 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