#366 - I Took My First Step In Politics And You Should Do It Too!

17/11/2025 38 min

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Episode Synopsis

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.twitter: https://x.com/wbetiagolinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-ferreira-48562095/Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction 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)

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