Ferghane Azihari: A Voltairean Critic of Islam in Lausanne
Speaking before an audience of about fifty people in Lausanne, the French liberal author Ferghane Azihari defended the arguments presented in his essay *Islam Against Modernity*. His well-reasoned presentation was followed by a lively discussion with the audience.
Switzerland and the United States, past and present
In praise of towers
In Chicago, skyscrapers were born of an emergency: rebuilding after disaster and making every square meter a profitable investment. Today, Switzerland is facing its own housing crisis. Could the third-largest American metropolis serve as a model? (more…) This content is reserved for our subscribers. If you have an account, please log in....
Discussions
AI skills insurance for all assets?
Technological innovations are reshaping the job market and making certain career paths more fragile. Should we create a new insurance scheme to finance the ongoing adaptation of skills?
Interviews
Bernard Nicod condemns a «weakened country lacking in ambition»
What Will Switzerland Look Like in 2050? According to the founder of the eponymous group, Switzerland is becoming bogged down in bureaucracy, losing its work ethic, and undermining its neutrality. An interview with this prominent figure in the French-speaking Swiss real estate sector, who calls for a return to high standards, entrepreneurship, and a sense of responsibility. (more…) This content is reserved for our subscribers. If you have a…
Feature: «Pleasure vs. Health»
The bon vivant in the age of healthy living
Faced with the injunctions of healthy living, the bon vivant emerges as a counter-model. An opportunity to re-explore this figure, which is far richer than a simple posture of resistance.
Chronicles
The Challenging Future of Consensus
In his column, former Federal Councilor Pascal Couchepin shares a book that left a lasting impression on him. This month, it’s an essay by Marcel Gauchet on democracies. (more…) This content is available only to our subscribers. If you have an account, please log in. Otherwise, check out our different subscription plans and create an account starting at CHF 2.50 per…
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