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Why does democracy feel powerless against billionaires, war, and corruption?

We all feel it: democracy doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to. The wealth of the few grows, while the majority struggles to survive. Wars rage, children starve, and our voices barely register.

In this first FREE Forum event, political theorist Camila Vergara and economist Clara Mattei expose how oligarchy isn’t an accident, it’s built into the rules of our system.

From famine in Gaza to the concentration of wealth in the U.S., they show why oligarchy thrives, and how democracy from below can defeat it. This conversation is about reclaiming power from the few, and building people-led alternatives from the ground up.

👉This isn’t about left vs. right. It’s about power: who has it, how they keep it, and how we take it back.

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00:00:00 - Introduction and Camila Vergara's Background
00:01:30 - Discussion on Oligarchy and Wealth Inequality
00:03:04 - Introduction to Systemic Corruption
00:03:25 - Camila's Perspective on Systemic Corruption
00:08:45 - The Role of Militarism in Oligarchy
00:11:13 - Reflections on Militarism and Systemic Corruption
00:14:11 - Impact of Legalized Corruption
00:14:48 - Example of Legalized Corruption in Arms Sales
00:15:12 - Discussion on War and Economic Growth
00:15:49 - Historical Perspective on War and Economy
00:16:27 - The Role of Militarization in Economic Growth
00:16:46 - Connection Between Militarization and State-Guaranteed Profits
00:17:19 - Introduction to Upcoming Event Topics
00:17:59 - Discussion on Systemic Corruption and its Progression
00:18:09 - Concept of Systemic Corruption from Ancient Perspectives
00:19:31 - Systemic Corruption and Neoliberalism
00:20:46 - The Power of the People Against Oligarchy
00:22:00 - Building Popular Power from the Ground Up
00:22:49 - Empowerment at the Local Level
00:24:52 - Energy Communities and Their Potential
00:27:06 - The Role of Academia in Society
00:29:00 - The Co-Creation of an Agenda
00:30:25 - The Impact of Oligarchy on Local Communities
00:30:59 - The Importance of Community Building
00:31:17 - The Concept of Market Dependence and Self-Sufficiency
00:31:35 - The Role of Working Groups in Community Empowerment
00:33:23 - The Power of Collective Action
00:34:24 - The Importance of Respect for Indigenous Governance
00:35:20 - The Potential of Economic Integration in Communities
00:36:21 - The Role of Experimentation in Community Building
00:37:07 - Lessons from the Neighborhood Council Movement in Chile
00:41:52 - The Power of Collective Constitutional Drafting
00:43:33 - The Importance of Emotion and Spirituality in Political Movements
00:45:30 - The Role of Art and Conversation in Community Empowerment