Engineer Tries to Fix Politics: Oligarchs, Factory Farms, & Losing Elections - Dan Schaefer
What happens when an engineer tries to apply logic to the most broken, irrational system in America: politics?
Dan Schaefer, an engineer and progressive candidate, ran for the Missouri House of Representatives in a deep-red district. He lost the election, but he didn't lose his resolve. Dan joins the show to discuss why the real failure isn't losing a vote—it's refusing to enter the arena because you are afraid of the outcome.
This episode dives into the FailCraft theme of finding joy in the grueling process of a losing battle. Dan breaks down why people seemingly vote against their own best…
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