Even supporters of capitalism often mistrust freedom when it comes to the economically most disadvantaged. Instead of poverty being managed from above, people need to be empowered to master their own lives.
Economist Carmen Reinhart sees heavy times ahead for the global economy, especially in low-income countries. A conversation about ballooning debt levels, policy failures, and the rise of creditor China.
Conservatives have lost the battle of narratives, says author and journalist Ed West. He worries about the decline of traditional religion – and yet remains optimistic.
Le déclin de l’Occident judéo-chrétien est inévitable. Nous devrions au moins nous opposer à son remplacement par une civilisation nihiliste et post-humaine.
Helicopter parents harm the development of children and make them less resilient as adults, says Lenore Skenazy. She advises to let kids spend more time on their own.
Free markets have been the greatest success in the history of the world. Yet they are constantly endangered by people’s desire to have somebody in charge.
The internet age has made democracies exploitable. As an act of societal self-defence, it is necessary to strengthen the critical thinking of the young generation.
The pandemic opened a window to a widespread propaganda campaign for the Chinese Communist Party. In a censored society, rumors can be the most truthful source of information.
