France’s Economic Predicament: Civilizational Debt and the Illusion of Belief

In my view, France’s contemporary “strength” is more a product of historical inertia than a reflection of institutional resilience. Its economic and political stature stems from the dividends of 19th century industrialization and postwar international arrangements, not from any present day structural competitiveness. This nation, once emblematic of Enlightenment and rational spirit, now finds itself … Continue reading France’s Economic Predicament: Civilizational Debt and the Illusion of Belief →

Europe’s White Shirt Hobo: A Lost Dream, and the Last Chance to Regain Ambition

As I survey the European Union in 2025, it comes across as a once-audacious project meant to match the United States in economic might. To me, that original blueprint, a shared currency, a vast market of 510 million, fluid workforce movement, and unified regulations , carried real potential. But fast-forward two decades, and what I … Continue reading Europe’s White Shirt Hobo: A Lost Dream, and the Last Chance to Regain Ambition →

Ars Electronica 2025: Panic, Celebration, and the Future of Art’s Economy

When I stepped into POSTCITY in Linz during the Ars Electronica Festival 2025, held from September 3 to 7, I didn’t just arrive, I collided with something electric. The theme, “PANIC: Yes/No?”, wasn’t a mere slogan. It felt like a mirror held up to my own internal disquiet. I’ve long associated panic with paralysis, but … Continue reading Ars Electronica 2025: Panic, Celebration, and the Future of Art’s Economy →

Goldman Sachs’ 2025 Communacopia + Technology Conference: The Hidden Financial Currents Ignited by AI

Since its founding in the 1990s, Goldman Sachs’ Communacopia+Technology Conference has been regarded as a bellwether for the global TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications) industry. This year, held at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, it brought together more than 260 companies and thousands of investors. I have attended many industry conferences before, but I … Continue reading Goldman Sachs’ 2025 Communacopia + Technology Conference: The Hidden Financial Currents Ignited by AI →