Welcome to another election special episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's thought-provoking conversation, Tom sits down with evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein to delve into the intricate dynamics of modern politics, societal fragility, and the pursuit of a sustainable future. Bret shares insights from the recent "Rescue the Republic" event in Washington, D.C., highlighting the values that guide his voting decisions amidst high political stakes. During their discussion, Bret differentiates between values and beliefs, emphasizing the importance of considering future generations in our political decisions. As they explore the fragility of current civilization, Bret draws fascinating parallels between societal structures and biological organisms, revealing why our technological advancements have yet to achieve true resilience. Together, they address the dangers associated with technological overreach, the accumulation of power within certain political factions, and the systemic issues that stifle free speech and fair discourse. The conversation also touches on Bret's perspectives on civilization's senescence and rejuvenation, potential threats like engineered pathogens, and the weakening of Earth's electromagnetic field. Tom and Bret navigate through the complex interplay between politics and corporate influence, examining how these relationships shape public policy and societal trends. They conclude with actionable ideas for forging a positive future path, all while acknowledging the significant global implications of U.S. leadership. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Living as humans: a profound, responsible opportunity. 07:46 Caught in political dilemma; dangerous ideas accumulate. 12:21 Civilizations age like organisms; senescence theory explained. 19:24 Civilizations decline due to short-term decision bias. 22:59 Concentration of betrayals, confusion, collapsing systems. 29:51 Government tyranny grows, hiding behind job reports. 31:37 Help create regulatory moat to prevent incumbents. 39:27 Focus on money printing's impact on heart. 45:27 Nature provides wisdom-based civilization renewal mechanism. 53:15 Self-replicating vaccines pose significant, uncontrolled risks. 57:06 Adaptive landscapes: Different skills for valleys, peaks. 59:55 Hopeful collaboration despite differing beliefs and challenges. 01:08:55 Concerns about Harris winning: failure, policies damaging. 01:15:29 Concerns about Trump's false claims and leadership. 01:16:27 Fearful hopeful unity movement influences government decisions. 01:23:07 Cheney embraces Democrats, Republicans shift populist, diverse. 01:27:30 Follow @sunweatherman and Dark Horse podcast. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code IMPACT at https://huel.com/impact. Netsuite: Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://netsuite.com/theory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Design.com: Ready to transform your brand? Head to https://design.com/impacttheory and get up to 88% off. Betterhelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory and get 10% off your first month. 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 What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu 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. LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices