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Transversal

You believe that by fostering collaboration and dialogue across diverse disciplines and perspectives, innovative solutions to complex problems can be achieved.

Transversal politics, also known as transversality, is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of dialogue and interaction across different political and social groups. It is a concept that seeks to transcend traditional political boundaries, such as left and right, and instead focuses on common goals and shared interests. The term "transversal" itself comes from mathematics and refers to a line that cuts across other lines, symbolizing the crossing of boundaries and intersections.

The concept of transversal politics emerged in the late 20th century, primarily…  

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