{"podcast":{"title":"Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory","slug":"tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290","podcast_index_feed_id":681290,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/02d1c6/feeds.megaphone.fm/ITLLC7422673968","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/ca/84/ae/63/ca84ae63-5a20-44eb-9084-c182f5981071/07b2815ca1b715c68f088ce9c43d8e111776512259e65b123305aafd1137aadeae14c46c68e485c0624abb7bae0cbb5256fd8736acbba30a01a80a2cbe2dfc94.jpeg","author":"Impact Theory","episode_count":943,"summary":"Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real. From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world. Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T06:20:17.611946+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290"},"episode":{"title":"Free Will Is A Biological Illusion — The Experiment That Proved It Changed How I See Everything","slug":"free-will-is-a-biological-illusion-the-experiment-that-proved-it-changed-how-i-see-everything","published_at":"2026-06-02T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290/free-will-is-a-biological-illusion-the-experiment-that-proved-it-changed-how-i-see-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu-s-impact-theory-681290","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/02d1c6/tracking.swap.fm/track/2TbQRMLORjx6LKLZ4L5i/mgln.ai/e/1047/pfx.veritonicmetrics.com/quj9/s.gum.fm/s-5e30860bfeb6de005a728351/rss.art19.com/episodes/a3319412-2d8b-4bf4-83b1-7bb0608abbc9.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdrl.fm/02d1c6/tracking.swap.fm/track/2TbQRMLORjx6LKLZ4L5i/mgln.ai/e/1047/pfx.veritonicmetrics.com/quj9/s.gum.fm/s-5e30860bfeb6de005a728351/rss.art19.com/episodes/a3319412-2d8b-4bf4-83b1-7bb0608abbc9.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu . In today’s episode, Tom Bilyeu dives deep into one of the most provocative questions facing science and philosophy: Do we really have free will, or are we all just highly sophisticated NPCs—non-player characters—running a program inside a vast, resource-efficient simulation? Drawing on groundbreaking neuroscience experiments, the story of Phineas Gage, quantum mechanics, and the work of leading thinkers like Robert Sapolsky, Tom Bilyeu challenges everything we think we know about choice, consciousness, and the true nature of reality. But this isn’t an episode about nihilism. Instead, Tom Bilyeu reveals why embracing the truth of a stochastically deterministic universe can actually make life feel more meaningful, freeing us from the weight of the past and inspiring us to make the most of every moment—programmed or not. Get ready to question your assumptions and see the world from a whole new perspective. Truemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impact Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Pique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Whatnot: AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact 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=po…","meta_description":"Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu . 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