The Economic and Democratic Paradox of France as a “Cultural Power” Judging by aggregate figures alone, France has every reason to present itself as a “cultural power.” When national and local government spending are combined, public expenditure on culture has long hovered around 2% of GDP, well above the EU average and higher than in … Continue reading High Cultural Spending, Low Curatorial Freedom
I often find myself thinking about Venezuela. It is not a distant Latin American tragedy, but rather a mirror reflecting the trajectory of France, and, more broadly, of Western civilization itself: a movement from democracy to systemic infantilization, from moral virtue to self-destruction. I care less about Maduro as a dictator than about the invisible … Continue reading From Venezuela to France: How Democracy Destroys Itself in the Name of “Good Intentions”
I’ve always believed that the openness and equality of liberal democracy are the bedrock of our society, but I also see clearly that this openness is exposing us to serious risks. When confronted with forces that hold opposing values—whether the military strategies of hostile regimes or the social pressures of cultural differences—the rules of liberal … Continue reading The Crisis of Liberal Democracy I See: From Drones to Immigration
In today’s discourse on public economics, I often sense that a fundamental question is being overlooked- does democracy, in its current form, encourage a systemic evasion of fiscal and moral responsibility? This isn’t an anti-democratic stance, but rather an honest interrogation of its structural incentives. Democracy grants us the freedom to choose. Yet, it often … Continue reading When Democracy Meets Moral and Economic Limits
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