When I sat down with Metta World Peace for Scoop B Radio back in 2017, the political climate was white-hot. We were in the early days of a new administration, and the divide between communities felt like an unbridgeable chasm. But Metta—a man who has always seen the world through a unique lens of psychology and growth—offered a solution that nobody else was talking about: Science.
He argued that focusing on math, science, and technology could be the common language to “mend fences” between Trump voters and African Americans. Fast forward to December 2025, and Metta’s “out of the box” thinking has aged like a fine wine. We aren’t just talking about social issues anymore; we are living in a world where AI, tech literacy, and economic empowerment through STEM are the primary drivers of global influence.
The Language of Logic in a Divided World
Back in our original interview, Metta wasn’t interested in the usual political talking points. He saw a missed opportunity for shared progress. “Focus on the math and science,” he told me. “That’s something everyone can agree on. If you give people the tools to build, they stop looking for reasons to tear each other down.”
Metta’s point was that while rhetoric divides, results unify. By 2025, this has become the cornerstone of his work through Artest Management Group (AMG) and his newest venture, Tru Skye Ventures. He’s no longer just a defensive specialist; he’s an advocate for technical education and a VC leader, bridging the gap between urban centers and the “Second Boom” of the AI revolution.
2025 Vision: Science as the Great Equalizer
In 2025, Metta World Peace’s vision of science as a unifying force has crystallized into three key pillars that function much like a high-stakes roster. At the forefront are the MVPs of Digital Literacy, who are moving beyond the passive consumption of social media to embrace actual creation, empowering marginalized voices to quite literally code their own futures through AI and software development.
Supporting this shift are the Snipers of Targeted Investment, science initiatives that laser-focus on renewable energy and tech manufacturing in both rural and urban sectors; these programs prove that a “green job” or a “tech job” transcends political identity, creating economic bridges where there were once only divides. Finally, acting as the Defensive Anchors of Critical Thinking, Metta’s emphasis on the scientific method serves as a crucial shield against the modern era’s information overload, helping citizens analyze the digital content on their screens with logic and skepticism rather than emotion.
From “The Malice” to “The VC Mentor”
What makes Metta such a powerful messenger for this in 2025 is his own journey. He transformed from a player known for a physical confrontation into a global ambassador for mental health and now, a champion of innovation at the BEYOND Expo 2025. He understands that “peace” isn’t just the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of opportunity.
Through his Tru Skye Ventures fund, he is putting his money where his mouth is, investing $100 million into sports tech, digital media, and wellness. When he spoke to me in 2017 about mending fences with Trump voters, he was talking about finding common economic ground. Today, his focus on the “Mind, Body, and Spirit” of business proves that a scientific edge is the only way to build lasting, generational wealth.
The Final Scoop: A Shared Future
Revisiting this 2017 conversation feels like finding a lost map. Metta World Peace saw what we are all realizing now: that the only way to move forward in a polarized society is to focus on the objective truths of science and the shared goal of prosperity.
“We all want the same thing for our kids,” Metta told me. “We want them to be smart, we want them to have jobs, and we want them to lead.” In 2025, as AI and automation change the world, that shared desire for a “scientific edge” is the bridge that can finally close the gap. Metta wasn’t just talking about mending fences; he was talking about building a new house altogether—one where every kid, regardless of their background, has a seat at the table.
