Swiss political leader Sasha Pictet explains how Switzerland adapted and improved upon the U.S. Constitution through direct democracy, where citizens can vote on nearly every policy and even change the constitution. He compares Swiss and American systems on education, taxation, representation, and civic participation—offering insight into how decentralized, citizen-led governance can create a more stable and inclusive society.
Swiss political leader and asset manager Sasha Pictet joins the show to explain how Switzerland’s unique system of direct democracy works—and what the U.S. might learn from it.
Guest Bio: Sasha Pictet is a Swiss national, asset manager, and co-founder of Leo Ventures and Salva, a company focused on regenerative tourism. He is a member of the Green Liberal Party of Switzerland and currently resides in the United States.
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Best Quotes:
“Only the Swiss would vote against giving themselves more vacation.”
“In Switzerland, if you want to change the constitution, you don’t amend it—you rewrite it.”
“The damage one person can do is far greater than what seven people can.”
“We don’t talk about race like Americans do. We talk about people—humans.”
“You don’t change the rules for 99.99% of people to accommodate 0.01%.”
“If you could fix one thing in the U.S., I’d start with the right to petition Congress directly.”
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