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Can You Survive the Next Industrial Revolution? AI, Iran, & the Chaos of 2026 | Tom Bilyeu Show Live

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May 11, 2026
Rapid-fire takes on how AI could upend jobs and what graduates should watch for. A deep dive into Iran, nuclear tensions, and shifting geopolitics from the Gulf to Taiwan. Tough talk on housing policy, homelessness, and the pitfalls of well-meaning government programs. A look at resentment-driven politics, automation’s gendered impact, and the rise of domestic and battlefield robots.
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ADVICE

Maximize Optionality With Skills And Low Debt

  • Do maximize optionality by acquiring adaptable skills and leveraging AI to outcompete others.
  • Tom advises minimizing debt, living below your means, proving value at work, and relearning skills as AI changes industries.
INSIGHT

Industrial Revolutions Crush Those Who Can't Pivot

  • The next industrial revolution will be brutal for those who don't adapt, often costing two generations before recovery.
  • Tom links this to past shifts like electrification and the internet where delayed adaptation harmed older cohorts.
ADVICE

Use AI Now To Become A Force Multiplier

  • Do use AI as a force-multiplier today because AI users will massively outcompete non-users.
  • Tom frames immediate action: learn relevant tools, leverage them at work, and become the last person standing at your role.
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