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Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on November 25, 2021. It was reported that roughly 1 in 20 people report having at least one hallucination in a lifetime. Maybe it was drug induced or simply a dream. Either way, how is it that you can have vivid imagery about what feels like reality in the moment? Dr. Jonas Kaplan joins Tom in this conversation to discuss all the ways your brain is filling in the gaps of its own break in knowledge. The brain is truly fascinating to study and so important to understand when you want to be more open-minded and question your beliefs or get a better perception of and understanding of what reality truly is. Part of seeing reality as it really is versus how your brain predicts it to be is coming face to face with information that challenges the beliefs you hold. Jonas and Tom explore research studies that reveal the freaky nature of how our brains really work and ways you can hack your way past the overprotective nature of your brain. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction Jonas Kaplan 0:21 | Brain Illusions vs Reality 10:37 | Split Brain Confabulation 22:39 | Executive Function Network 26:04 | Changing Your Beliefs 32:20 | When Identity Is Challenged 41:37 | Mindfulness & Self Narrative 53:02 | Dissolution of Self 1:02:19 | Meaning Making & Stories 1:08:27 | Filmmaking & Neuroscience 1:13:51 | Hacking Your Brain 1:19:39 | Brain Body Malfunction 1:22:48 | Homunculus Sensory Map 1:28:23 | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Follow Jonas Kaplan: Website: http://www.jonaskaplan.com/ [http://www.jonaskaplan.com/] Podcast: https://floatpodcast.libsyn.com/ [https://floatpodcast.libsyn.com/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonas_kaplan [https://twitter.com/jonas_kaplan] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/impact⁠ [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [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 [https://shopify.com/impact] Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/THEORY⁠ [https://netsuite.com/THEORY] iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu]  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ [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. ********************************************************************** Do you need my help? * STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=6762613-Scaling%20YT%20%26%20PC%20Ads&utm_source=IT_PC&utm_content=ztf_it_pc_ad] * SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify [https://tombilyeu.com/scale?utm_campaign=6762613-Scaling%20YT%20%26%20PC%20Ads&utm_source=mindset_PC&utm_content=bdceo_mindset_pc_ad] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/] *********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —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 [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ] ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, get ready as I pull back the curtain on some of the most important moves happening on the global stage—and give you my unfiltered, no-nonsense take on what they really mean for you and the future. My co-host Drew and I tackle everything from Trump’s headline-grabbing Middle East negotiations, to the true impact of $600 billion+ in U.S.-Saudi tech and infrastructure deals, to the double-edged sword of “commerce as a bridge” between clashing cultures. You’ll hear why I think Trump’s deal-making style is both captivating and dangerous, why trying to impose American values on foreign nations is a recipe for disaster, and how culture and economic incentives really shape the world. We dig deep into the nature of power, the hard limits of nation building, why price controls on prescription drugs are a political move (but not a real solution), and the uncomfortable historical realities behind immigration, assimilation, and global order. If you’re looking to flag the lines between progress and peril—or just want to understand the real levers of influence behind today’s biggest news—this is an episode you don’t want to miss. I’m here to give you the tools to see past the spin, break down the real consequences, and make sense of the chaos so you can win in the world that’s coming. SHOWNOTES * 00:00 – The most unlikely dinner ever: Flavor Flav, DMC, and comic book legend Rob Liefeld * 00:06:03 – Trump’s trade wins: $600B+ investment, or PR smoke and mirrors? * 00:14:12 – When capitalism becomes “icky”: The dangers of government overreach * 00:15:45 – Immigration, identity, and the historic “immigration game” * 00:17:28 – Trade, jets, and what motivates Trump as dealmaker-in-chief * 00:27:41 – The future of genetic manipulation, AI, and the return of eugenics * 00:43:19 – Trump’s executive order on drug pricing: political win or bad policy? * 01:01:06 – Government, free markets, and why healthcare and student costs spiral * 01:24:21 – Immigration, assimilation, and what truly makes a nation strong CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/impact⁠ [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [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 [https://shopify.com/impact] Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/THEORY⁠ [https://netsuite.com/THEORY] iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu]  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ [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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, I sit down with my co-host Drew to rip into one of the most turbulent weeks in global politics and economics we’ve seen in a long time. We break down not just the moves, but the motives and the possible massive consequences behind Trump’s high-octane foreign policy—from slashing tariffs with China and locking in a colossal Saudi investment deal, to taking the unprecedented step of targeting Big Pharma with an executive order to lower drug prices. We get into whether all this fast action is actually helping America or just stirring up more chaos. Are we leveraging our moment, or just getting played by the likes of Xi and Putin? Does tough talk and bold negotiating end with real results for America, or are we setting ourselves up for long-term headaches, especially with midterms on the horizon? Then we peel back the layers on some of the rawest culture war issues, from immigration crackdowns in the UK, the controversy about a Muslim-majority city in Texas, to the viral video of world leaders acting out-of-pocket on a train to Kiev. SHOWNOTES * 00:00 – China’s 90-Day Tariff Pause: Progress or a Lifeline for Xi? * 01:42 – Negotiation Tactics: Deal-Making or Getting Played? * 03:48 – The Real Purpose of the 90-Day Pause * 05:16 – China Can Print Money: Central Banks and Sinister Power * 07:13 – Trump’s Aggressive Approach: Productive Chaos? * 09:14 – What’s Actually Getting Done—And What’s Just PR? * 10:57 – Accepting a Gold-Plated Jet: Smart Move or Trojan Horse? * 13:29 – Why “Greedy Capitalist” Isn’t Always an Insult * 15:51 – When Deals Cross the Line * 18:38 – Global Trade Rebalancing: Is Win-Win Possible with China? * 21:17 – Breaking Down the $600 Billion Saudi Deal * 24:23 – Why Innovation Stalled—and What Competition With China Could Spark * 25:54 – Instilling Inspiration vs. Self-Loathing in American Youth * 29:31 – Price Fixing Big Pharma: Popular, but Ultimately Dangerous? * 32:15 – Central Banks: The Fungus Beneath the Free Market * 36:07 – How Drug Pricing Actually Gets Decided (and Where It Breaks Down) * 39:04 – Why Price Fixing Backfires * 42:36 – Cigarettes, Prisons, and the True Nature of Supply & Demand * 47:14 – Drug Discovery, Innovation, and Unintended Consequences * 54:58 – Culture Wars: Immigration Policy in the UK and the US * 58:34 – Building the Modern Middle East—Without Western Intervention * 60:48 – The Harsh Realities of Assimilation and Cultural Conflict * 65:35 – What Happens When Zoning and Religion Collide? * 71:19 – Demographics as Destiny: What History Teaches About Outnumbering * 74:00 – Respecting Law, Freedom, and What It Means to Be American CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/impact⁠ [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [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 [https://shopify.com/impact] Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/THEORY⁠ [https://netsuite.com/THEORY] iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu]  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ [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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Welcome back to the second half of this eye-opening discussion with Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences. In Part 2, Tom and Ben dig even deeper, tackling the massive ethical questions and transformative possibilities that arise when humans hold the keys to edit and design life itself. Whether it’s confronting the future of embryo screening, germline editing, the potential for designer babies, or the international arms race in biotechnology—no topic is off limits. Ben shares insider stories on Colossal’s dire wolf project, explains misconceptions about cloning, and reveals the unexpected hurdles and breakthroughs in the world of synthetic biology. They discuss how these advances can directly impact human longevity, environmental crises like plastic pollution, and even set the stage for building the living cities and ocean habitats of tomorrow. This is a no-holds-barred, jam-packed episode for anyone intrigued by the future of engineering life—and the urgent questions we all must face as the bio-revolution unfolds. SHOWNOTES 33:30 – The Moral and Ethical Responsibility of ‘Playing God’ 34:58 – Human Genome Editing, Embryo Selection, and the Coming Revolution in IVF 39:14 – The Personal Side: Ben’s Own IVF Journey and Making Hard Choices 44:41 – The Slippery Slope: Intelligence, Disease, and Future Human Potential 51:36 – International Competition: US vs. China in Biotech and Human Enhancement 58:46 – Accelerating Gene Editing: Multiplexing, Cloning, and Animal Selection 1:09:12 – Rewilding and Ecosystem Impact: Fact vs. Jurassic Park Fiction 1:22:42 – The Longevity Escape Velocity and Radical Life Extension 1:44:08 – Innovations for the Planet: Enzymes That Break Down Plastic & Ocean Engineering 1:49:40 – The Future of Synthetic Biology: Designed Environments, Health, and Next-Gen Conservation FOLLOW BEN LAMM Twitter/X: @federallamm [https://twitter.com/federallamm] LinkedIn: Ben Lamm [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlamm/] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/impact⁠ [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [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 [https://shopify.com/impact] Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/THEORY⁠ [https://netsuite.com/THEORY] iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu]  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ [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 [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business:⁠ see if you qualify here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ sign up here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ apple.co/impacttheory⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this thrilling installment of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with Ben Lamm, visionary founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, a company on a mission to reverse extinction and rewrite the future of conservation and synthetic biology. Ben and Tom dive deep into the mind-bending world of de-extinction, synthetic gene editing, and how the CRISPR revolution is not only unlocking the secrets of life—but also actively engineering it. In Part 1, get ready for a rollercoaster of concepts as Ben explains the technical magic behind gene editing, DNA synthesis, and multiplex genome editing. From the birth of the woolly mouse to the debated revival of dire wolves, Ben reveals the breakthroughs, challenges, and wild stories behind reviving extinct species. You’ll learn how Colossal is using advanced computational biology, AI, and hands-on bioengineering to not only bring animals back but also reshape the future of healthcare, genetics, and ethical decision-making. This is part sci-fi, part practical science, and 100% mind-blowing. SHOWNOTES 00:00 – Kicking Off: The Mysteries of Editing Life 00:14 – Emergence of the CRISPR Revolution 01:31 – What Is DNA Synthesis and Multiplex Editing? 03:47 – The Woolly Mouse: Engineering Traits Across Species 07:54 – Breaking Down the Process: IVF, Screening, and Sequencing 09:24 – Mapping Genotype to Phenotype and Its Challenges 12:10 – Targeting Gene Edits: From Theory to Application in Health and Conservation 17:09 – From Hair Organoids to Building Mammoth Traits in Mice 24:41 – The Quest for a Universal Egg and Overcoming Cellular Barriers 26:17 – Artificial Wombs: The Next Frontier in Conservation and Science 31:12 – Scaling Conservation and Bridging to Human Healthcare FOLLOW BEN LAMM Twitter/X: @federallamm [https://twitter.com/federallamm] LinkedIn: Ben Lamm [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlamm/] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to ⁠https://ButcherBox.com/impact⁠ [https://butcherbox.com/impact] to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [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 [https://shopify.com/impact] Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at ⁠https://NetSuite.com/THEORY⁠ [https://netsuite.com/THEORY] iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu]  Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at ⁠https://mintmobile.com/impact.⁠ [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 [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]