The Comfortization of Civilization and the Atrophy of the Soul: A Jungian Perspective on French Generational Psychological Structures

Foreword: My Inquiry Begins with a Civilizational Hypothetical Displacement In the long arc of my research and observations, a shadowy hypothetical question haunts me like a persistent specter: If Carl Gustav Jung (C.G. Jung) had not been born in the 1910s amid Europe’s war-scarred wounds and spiritual fractures, but instead arrived in Mitterrand-era France, a … Continue reading The Comfortization of Civilization and the Atrophy of the Soul: A Jungian Perspective on French Generational Psychological Structures →

Narrative Sovereignty, Weaponized Pricing, and the Dollar’s Dominance in a Fragmenting Global Economy

The global economy is no longer a race for efficiency—it’s a contest of narratives, where sovereignty dictates prices and power. I see narrative sovereignty—the ability to weaponize stories of identity, scarcity, and allegiance—as the driving force behind today’s economic shifts. Tariffs are not mere taxes; they are catalysts amplifying uncertainty, contradiction, and nationalistic excuses, turning … Continue reading Narrative Sovereignty, Weaponized Pricing, and the Dollar’s Dominance in a Fragmenting Global Economy →

The Symbol of Wisdom

I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of wisdom. What does it mean to be wise? Who qualifies as a sage? These questions seem straightforward, but when I try to pin down an answer, it slips through my fingers like water, taking on different shapes in different contexts. Let me pose a question to you: … Continue reading The Symbol of Wisdom →

A Psychological Analysis of French Confidence and Interpersonal Interaction

I have always been intrigued by the specific nature of French confidence and the sometimes blunt, even confrontational way many French people interact with one another. While self-confidence is often seen as a desirable trait, in France, this confidence sometimes takes on a sharper edge. It is not uncommon to witness situations where a French … Continue reading A Psychological Analysis of French Confidence and Interpersonal Interaction →