Ψηφίζουμε — και Τίποτα δεν Αλλάζει: Η Αλήθεια για το Ελληνικό Σύστημα | Κοντογιώργης

We vote every four years — and yet nothing changes. Why? George Contogiorgis, professor emeritus of Political Science and former Rector of Panteion University, gives the answer that no one says out loud: what we call "democracy" It's not a democracy. It's an elective monarchy. In this in-depth interview we examine: ▸ Why Greece has degenerated into a partisan dictatorship ▸ How the media is controlled by financial interests ▸ “Colonial mentality” in education — what are we losing? ▸ Rigas Feraios vs Rousseau: who was right about democracy ▸ Phidias Panagiotou & "Direct Democracy" of Cyprus: criticism ▸ Technology & AI: how political systems are changing ▸ The inevitable transition — and why it will cause turmoil ━ ⏱️ CAPITALS ━ 00:00 🗳️ The Illusion of Democracy 00:33 🏛️ Criticism of Political Systems 05:10 🔄 Responsibility and Change in Politics 09:49 🤔 Political Leadership and Public Perception 11:05 🗣️ Criticism of Political Experience and Policies 14:22 🎓 Educational System and Colonial Mentality 19:33 🏛️ The Influence of Greek Culture in Europe 20:10 🔄 Adaptation of Greek Heritage in Europe 20:48 🇬🇷 The Transition to the Modern Greek State 22:02 🗳️ Criticism of the Political System and the Influence of the Media 26:30 📉 The Impact of Political Decisions on Society 29:20 ⚖️ Consequences of Political Mismanagement 31:58 🏗️ The Role of Contractors in Greek Infrastructure Projects 32:54 🏛️ The Concentration of Power in Greece 38:25 🌐 The Future of Political Systems and Society 43:57 💼 The Influence of Economic Power on Politics 45:47 🌐 The Role of Society and Technology in Political Evolution 47:22 🇬🇷 Cultural Identity and Political Challenges in Greece 54:18 🗣️ Critique of Political Understanding and Democracy 57:48 🇨🇾 Concerns about the Political Future of Cyprus 58:45 🇬🇷 Rigas Fereos and the Greek Dream 1:03:17 🇬🇷 The Heritage of the Hellenic Republic and Rigas Velestinlis 1:08:05 💡 Contemporary Reflections on Democracy and Society 1:16:01 ⚔️ The Role of War and Political Dynamics 1:17:26 🏛️ The Role of Political Systems in the Historical Context 1:18:30 🌍 Market Forces and Political Change 1:20:06 🔍 The Nature of Political Systems and Society ━ 👤 INVITED ━ George Contogiorgis is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Panteion University and former Rector. He is the author of many works on the theory of democracy, partisanship and Greek political thought. Kontogeorgis website: https://contogeorgis.gr/ ━ Subscribe to the channel here: @kanellosPatsios 💳 Support the channel — donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/KanelloPatsios 📱 Follow us: FB:   / kanellospatsios   IG:   / kanellos_patsios   Kanellot 26 :    • Kanellot 2VI (2026) Podcast   Kanellot 25 :    • Kanellot Podcast 2025   #partyocracy #democracy #KontogiorgisPanteio #RigasFeraios #greekpolitics #illusionofdemocracy #politicalsystem #Tempi #directdemocracy #Cyprus #Kanellot#partyocracy #democracy #KontogiorgisPanteio #RigasFeraios #greekpolitics #illusionofdemocracy #politicalsystem #Tempi #directdemocracy #Cyprus #Kanellot