The more I think about it, the more I feel we are trapped in a “gaze” dilemma: policymakers look at aggregates, curves, and quarterly reports, yet fail to see the expressions on neighborhood streets, the processes inside factories, or the queues in schools and clinics. The EU’s original promise was the Four Freedoms, free movement … Continue reading From Freedom to Demography: How Europe Lost Sight of Its Own Promise
In Eastern philosophy, the dichotomy between the innate goodness or malevolence of human nature forms a central framework for analyzing social behavior. Confucian thought upholds the idea of a fundamentally good human nature. For instance, Mencius asserts that "every person has a heart that cannot bear the suffering of others," suggesting an inherent inclination toward … Continue reading Human Nature and Cultural Conflict: A Philosophical Perspective on Social Challenges in France
France is grappling with profound cultural and economic challenges that reveal deep-seated structural imbalances undermining its stability and competitiveness. From the 2015 terrorist attacks at Charlie Hebdo and the Bataclan to ongoing migratory tensions and the passing of influential figures like Le Pen, these events highlight a nation struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing … Continue reading Economic and Social Transformations in France: A Behavioral and Structural Analysis
