I share my journey stepping into local politics. I discuss my experience exploring a political party, why direct impact is difficult, and my thoughts on democracy, transparency, and capitalism. I reflect on how entrepreneurs can contribute outside traditional politics, the role of technology in future democracy, and ideas for making systems more transparent and accessible.
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Timestamps by PodSqueeze
Introduction and Episode Theme (00:00:01)
Entrepreneurial Instincts and Early Experiences (00:01:15)
Building Management as a Microcosm of Society (00:04:12)
Becoming Building Administrator and Facing Challenges (00:05:29)
Lessons in Taking Initiative and Overcoming Discouragement (00:08:13)
Growing Interest in Politics and Ideologies (00:09:39)
Exploring Political Perspectives and Debates (00:10:52)
Portugal’s Housing Crisis and National Issues (00:13:20)
Considering Political Involvement and Party Membership (00:15:37)
Attending a Political Party Gathering (00:17:54)
Barriers to Impact and Political System Limitations (00:19:00)
Long Road to Political Influence (00:23:59)
Rethinking Political Engagement and Direct Democracy (00:25:09)
The Problem of Indifference and Limited Impact (00:26:14)
Entrepreneurship as a Path to Impact (00:28:30)
Transparency and Democracy (00:31:00)
Capitalism’s Merits and Flaws (00:33:19)
Imagining Capitalism 2.0 and Algorithmic Governance (00:37:01)
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:39:21)
