Welcome to another episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Today, we're diving into an intriguing aspect of our ever-evolving world: the complexities of international policies, economic strategies, and the tech-driven transformation shaping society's future. As we unravel these dynamic narratives, we'll touch on everything from the economic forecasts of visionaries like Ray Dalio to the ethical implications of technological advancements like AI sexbots. From the White House premises to the heart of El Salvador, we're addressing the pressing issues that may redefine the way we understand leadership, economics, and technology. Let's embark on this captivating journey of insights and discussion. Now, let's plunge into today's thought-provoking episode. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Debt Cycles, Populism, and Strongmen 09:19 Cultural and Economic Dominance Factors 13:19 Economic Warfare Escalation 16:41 Bukele's Impact on El Salvador's Crime 21:37 CNN Bias on Immigration Policies 27:58 Supreme Court's Ambiguous Ruling 35:03 Hamilton on Pardons and Legal Balance 39:04 Skepticism Over Fast Predictions 44:44 "Federal Funding vs. Institutional Autonomy" 50:32 "Manage Your Own Psychology" 56:02 "Myelination Impact on Human Connections" 59:01 "The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan" 01:06:03 Mastering Neurochemistry and Life's Game 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 Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off your first order at https://kettleandfire.com/impact with code IMPACT  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. iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.  DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details. 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