Reflections from a Neuroscience Perspective on the Decline of European Civilization and the Conflict with Immigrant Survival Instincts: My Observations on the Psychological and Economic Disintegration of French Society

I. From Rational Civilization to Survival Society, My Anxiety and Doubts I often watch the hurried faces passing by on the streets of Paris, some weary, others filled with hostility. These faces form a neurological conflict in my mind: a Europe that once symbolized reason, order, and responsibility, now dominated by anxiety and shortsighted Hedonia … Continue reading Reflections from a Neuroscience Perspective on the Decline of European Civilization and the Conflict with Immigrant Survival Instincts: My Observations on the Psychological and Economic Disintegration of French Society →

The Ultra-Contemporary Art Market: A Theater of Emotion and Capital

In 2024, the Ultra-Contemporary art market—focusing on works created by emerging artists within the past two decades—underwent a dramatic transformation, shifting from frenzied expansion to notable contraction. Once heralded as a symbol of cultural liberation and market democratization, this sector represented the vibrant, political, and digitally attuned sensibilities of a younger generation. It seemed to … Continue reading The Ultra-Contemporary Art Market: A Theater of Emotion and Capital →

The Narcissistic Republic: From the Baby Boomers’ Dreams of Freedom to the Mirror Rage of the Immigrant Generation

When we look at a society’s imbalances through a psychological lens, we often find that surface-level political conflicts are just reflections of a deeper, subconscious tug-of-war between “self” and “other.” France, a nation that has long seen itself as the birthplace of the Enlightenment, the cradle of human rights, and a cultural capital, has in … Continue reading The Narcissistic Republic: From the Baby Boomers’ Dreams of Freedom to the Mirror Rage of the Immigrant Generation →

Analysis of Social Changes in Germany’s 2025 Federal Election

The preliminary results of Germany’s federal election (Bundestagswahl) held on February 23, 2025, indicate that the center-right alliance (Union, CDU/CSU) won with 28.5% of the vote (a 4.4% increase). Led by Friedrich Merz, the Union will form a government. However, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic high of 20.8% (a 10.5% increase), … Continue reading Analysis of Social Changes in Germany’s 2025 Federal Election →