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Should Billionaires Exist? The Brutal Truth About Money Printing, Inflation & the Rigged System | Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive

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Today, I am diving deep into a question that’s on everybody’s mind right now—should billionaires even exist? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the wealth gap, social mobility, and the hidden mechanics that are driving massive inequality in our world. I’ll walk you through the shocking numbers, break down how our financial system is really rigged, and reveal how asset ownership and inflation are tilting the game in favor of the ultra-wealthy—without you even realizing it.

If you’ve ever wondered why it feels impossible to get ahead, or if you’re looking for real answers about how to protect yourself and build true wealth, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the roots of capitalism, how government policy and money printing drive inequality, and why trying to fix things with short-term, top-down solutions just makes it worse.

My promise: By the end of this episode, you’ll understand not just how billionaires are made—but what you can actually do to turn the odds in your favor. This is the episode I wish someone handed me years ago.

SHOWNOTES

00:00 Billionaires: Capitalism's Symptom or Cause?

05:44 "Modern Monetary Theory: A Third Way?"

08:54 Financialization and Its Hidden Costs

12:59 Asset Ownership Determines Economic Mobility

15:28 "America's Decline in Social Mobility"

18:40 Inflation's Hidden Tax and Wealth Gap

23:17 East vs. West Germany Innovation Gap

24:54 "Flaws of Top-Down Wealth Control"

28:49 Root Causes of Inequality

31:43 "Inequality's Unrest: A Rigged System"

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Today, I am diving deep into a question that’s on everybody’s mind right now—should billionaires even exist? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the wealth gap, social mobility, and the hidden mechanics that are driving massive inequality in our world. I’ll walk you through the shocking numbers, break down how our financial system is really rigged, and reveal how asset ownership and inflation are tilting the game in favor of the ultra-wealthy—without you even realizing it.

If you’ve ever wondered why it feels impossible to get ahead, or if you’re looking for real answers about how to protect yourself and build true wealth, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the roots of capitalism, how government policy and money printing drive inequality, and why trying to fix things with short-term, top-down solutions just makes it worse.

My promise: By the end of this episode, you’ll understand not just how billionaires are made—but what you can actually do to turn the odds in your favor. This is the episode I wish someone handed me years ago.

SHOWNOTES

00:00 Billionaires: Capitalism's Symptom or Cause?

05:44 "Modern Monetary Theory: A Third Way?"

08:54 Financialization and Its Hidden Costs

12:59 Asset Ownership Determines Economic Mobility

15:28 "America's Decline in Social Mobility"

18:40 Inflation's Hidden Tax and Wealth Gap

23:17 East vs. West Germany Innovation Gap

24:54 "Flaws of Top-Down Wealth Control"

28:49 Root Causes of Inequality

31:43 "Inequality's Unrest: A Rigged System"

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS

Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out

Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511.

iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu

SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping.

Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to https://jerry.ai/impact

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...

Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up 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 TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory

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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

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