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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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 )