In today’s episode, Tom sits down with Stephen Bonnell, also known as Destiny, for a deep dive into the current political landscape and the challenges we face as a society.Bonnell tackles the rampant misinformation in media and its impact on public perception, the political divide exacerbated by social media, and the controversial actions of big political figures such as Donald Trump. Together, they discuss Trump's presidency, exploring his beliefs, policies, and the economic consequences of his decisions. Bonnell also highlights the importance of American values—liberalism, capitalism, and free enterprise—and how they shape our nation.Tom and Stephen don’t shy away from the tough topics. They debate the efficacy of economic strategies like tariffs and government subsidies, the role of leadership in fostering or hindering progress, and the complex nature of truth in a highly polarized media environment. From the need for onshoring in defense manufacturing to the feasibility of taxing unrealized gains, this episode covers a wide array of crucial issues.SHOWNOTES00:00 Focus on strengths, delegate weaknesses for success.07:09 Good intuition doesn't equal effective advice.10:25 Foundational moral beliefs guide political applications.18:34 Autocracies ignore disinformation; democracies require truth.21:07 Misinformation fuels unfounded beliefs and actions.29:55 Fear of censorship outweighs misinformation's potential harm.34:54 Einsteinian physics isn't objective truth; approximations dominate.38:44 Proving Trump's deceit would change my perspective.42:21 Mind reading Trump reveals legitimate coup attempt.49:24 Human mind's architecture limits problem escape.58:02 Protectionism criticism; strategic unpredictability as tactic.CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSRange Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.comHuel: 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/theoryShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactDesign.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=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuWhat'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