The 50-Year Economic Collapse That Created Socialism Is Happening Again Right Now
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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s thought-provoking episode, Tom sits down with acclaimed entrepreneur and author Daniel Priestley for a wide-ranging conversation about the major economic disruptions shaping our world today. Together, they dive deep into the origins of the current “K-shaped” economy, exploring the echoes of the Industrial Revolution, the dangers of wealth inequality, and the psychological underpinnings of fairness and resentment.
You’ll hear why socialism is regaining traction in political discourse, the real lessons from the Nordic model, and why technology—from spinning looms to AI—is a double-edged sword reshaping opportunity, wealth, and human happiness. They unpack why redistributing wealth isn’t as straightforward as it seems, the unique challenges posed by global tech monopolies, and how societal values, competence, and education will determine who thrives in an age of digital disruption.
Packed with history, sharp analogies, and actionable insights for navigating systemic change, this episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the forces behind today’s economic upheavals—and what might come next.
@DanielPriestley
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Great to sit down with you Tom and talk. Always a joy to have these conversations with you.
@bookmobgarydaly
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Mate even in Australia Ambulance service cost is not provided by regular medicare tax payers.
@billykg8
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
If these guys do not bring up the fact that the govt printed 10T which inflated their assets and devastated the working poor then they are talking out of their ass
@billykg8
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
10 houses?
Try 100 mate
@xmanhall360
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
This guys examples are funny.
Marathon on a bike
Instagram shows me too many homes 😂
@dslayerca4641
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
33:00 Guys we can agree that there's great inequality in sweden because there are lots of ultra-rich people there. But did you check how poor are the poor there? Are the poorest of sweedish people so poor they can't afford health and food? In usa, today, the poorest people can't afford those things. If they just stuck to capitalism like united states, they would be having the same outcome. I grant you the high inequality but it's not as bad for the poor.
@haroldlee7234
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
the rich get richer
@MarushiaDark316
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Can we have Daniel be our Commerce Secretary instead of Howard Lutnick?
@seanmoors5562
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Tom. Long time listener. You always speak about how when you are emotional you are more likely to be wrong. You always speak about China from an emotional point of view. Absolutely horrible things have been done by communist countries. You neglect to talk about the 1st principle reasoning of why these attrocities took place. The truth is that capitalist economies have caused equal atrocities but to the people of other nations. The abhorrent murder of the Chinese in tianmen square is equaled by the CIA backed murder camps of general Augusto pinochete in Argentina. Your analysis of the economy is 100 percent and I take my hat off to you. The reality is something you have acknowledged many times. Without the satiation of the working class then chaos will ensue to the detriment of all. I pose to you one last proposition for a capitalist society. Grant your valuable employees shares in the company that they work in. If all companies did the same then all valuable people would fight for the company they work for and would have their value protected by the asset ownership of their own value. Something you constantly advocate for.
@jayyfz
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Socialism has no place in the US. It's managed to creep into our society and it's clearly destroying us.
@jayyfz
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Tom constantly talks more than his guests.
@MrMdubs420
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Rich people are gay
@CeeCeeDee919
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
“They figured out how to hoard profit margins and used that extra cash for bribes towards people in high places for more favor and leverage!!”
@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Secure Elections by putting every vote on a ledger. Each vote gets traced back to one legal voter. Transparent, fair and accountable elections.
@wz890
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Excellent guest and interview. Btw, Canada is in big big trouble.
@Poise716
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Great stufd
@betrayedcitizen5135
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
I’m about 1 hour and 20 min in and I still haven’t heard about what happens to people who don’t have anything to offer the economy. Are they left to rot under a bridge somewhere?
I want to know in detail what happened to the working class that were disadvantaged by the Engels’ pause for 50 years.
@stephennorr7262
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Tom… When I’m not hearing you say is that back in the day Ford would build automobiles and after they got done paying their crew and their materials they would walk with 35% may be profit… Compared to these days where Jeff Bezos needs to make… I don’t know maybe 90% and those profits need to keep going up? The fact that our grandparents could work one job and afford a mortgage minimum wage has not gone up at all.
@davepenny1199
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Amazing conversation
@LimitedPerfection
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Ngl… they had us in the first half.
@JoeSmith-jd5zg
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
9:18 There is no way that anyone, and this includes adults, can walk around with a mobile screen in front of their faces 14 hours per day and expect to be able to relate like a human and think logically. Solution: Throw the %$#@ things away. I've never had a mobile device, never wanted one. Look at Korea: It has the highest tech penetration in the world, highest smartphone penetration in the world. Samsung has record profits. By any technical metric, it should be the greatest place on earth, BUT has the highest s*icide rate in the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) world. Do you want to supersede them? If you are in the 1% like me and don't have one, you are good. If you are in the 99%, see that things are NOT normal, NOT good, and say "yeah, all you others should get rid of those damn things," but don't do it yourself, you are the problem, you ARE PAYING A COMPANY TO INCREASE YOUR RISK OF SUIC*DE. That's what you get from these moronic devices; along with these other "benefits:"
I. Cognitive & Brain Development Effects
1. Reduced attention span
2. Weaker working memory
3. Impaired executive function: Youth show difficulty prioritizing tasks, planning, and delaying gratification.
4. Lower academic performance
5. Decreased creativity: Passive consumption replaces imaginative play and self-generated ideas.
6. Reduced problem-solving persistence
II. Mental & Emotional Health Effects
7. Increased anxiety (especially social anxiety)
8. Depression and sadness
9. Heightened stress levels
10. Addictive behaviors / dopamine dysregulation
11. Mood instability
12. Loneliness & isolation
13. Weakened self-esteem
14. Body image distortion
III. Social & Relationship Effects
15. Reduced face-to-face communication skills
16. Weaker empathy
17. Poor conflict resolution skills
18. Increased social awkwardness
19. Superficial friendships
20. Cyberbullying exposure
21. Pornographic desensitization
22. Influencer-driven values
IV. Physical Health Effects
23. Poor posture / “tech neck”
24. Spine compression in teens
25. Eye strain / myopia
26. Sleep disruption
27. Fatigue
28. Sedentary lifestyle
29. Obesity risk
30. Reduced fine motor skill developmental opportunities
31. Headaches / migraines
32. Wrist and thumb tendonitis (“texting thumb”)
V. Developmental & Behavioral Effects
33. Delayed social maturity
34. Emotional numbing
35. Impulse control problems
36. Increased irritability
37. Decreased boredom tolerance
38. Hyper-stimulation baseline
39. Reduced independence
40. Stunted identity formation
VI. Educational & Learning Effects
41. Homework inefficiency
42. Reduced reading comprehension
43. Lower retention
44. Difficulty with boredom-driven learning
45. Cheating temptation increases
VII. Safety & Risk Effects
46. Exposure to harmful content
47. Sexting pressures
48. Grooming & exploitation risk
49. Distraction-related accidents
50. Financial exploitation
VIII. Long-Term Life Outcome Effects
51. Difficulty forming deep adult relationships
52. Career readiness challenges
53. Delayed entry into adulthood
54. Lower life satisfaction long-term
IX. Family & Home Effects
55. Parent-child detachment
56. Family conflict
57. Reduced participation in household roles58. Erosion of shared values
Influencers become primary value-shapers instead of parents
X. Cultural & Moral Effects:
59. Increased materialism
60. Attention-fractured values
61. Erosion of patience and civility
62. Tribalism and polarization: Algorithms reward outrage, not nuance
@JerrySharp-r6g
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Tom Bilyeu , so fifth element ! 😂
@JohnClark-l5p
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
everyone should just teach their kids about money from birth…problem solved
@jaishaw6977
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
Many of the "Nordic" or successful European countries have built competition into their government so they function more like capitalism. That's what makes them competent!
@barryinsabah
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
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@jaradshaw4723
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
System uz dymb
@Margaret234-h7g
May 22, 2026 at 10:51 am
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