The Economic Cost of Cultural Symbols:

Intellectual Misalignment and the Exclusion of Creativity in French Society (1975–2025) I. The Economic Trap of Cultural Capital After years of observing France’s economic transformation, I have become convinced that culture is no longer merely a medium of expression, it has become an economized structure of symbols. Over the past fifty years, France has built … Continue reading The Economic Cost of Cultural Symbols: →

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 →