Is Merit Still Relevant? Two Incidents That Made Me Question the Foundations of European Society

Lately, I’ve been asking myself a difficult question: does merit still matter? What triggered this reflection were two separate incidents that, at first glance, might appear unrelated. But when I looked more closely, they revealed something deeply unsettling about the structural logic of certain systems in Europe. particularly how status, privilege, and identity can often … Continue reading Is Merit Still Relevant? Two Incidents That Made Me Question the Foundations of European Society →

Taiwan’s Coffee Scene: An Analysis of Economy, Culture, Quality, and Lifestyle Attitudes

Introduction: The Surprising Truth About Coffee and Taiwan’s Unique Transformation Is coffee really the romantic muse in the hands of a Parisian Left Bank poet? In fact, it began as a utilitarian drink in Africa, used to keep enslaved workers alert during grueling labor—a far cry from any artistic allure. So why did this beverage, … Continue reading Taiwan’s Coffee Scene: An Analysis of Economy, Culture, Quality, and Lifestyle Attitudes →