Author: Yann Costa
Yann Costa

YANN COSTA

«Switzerland must not become the world's library».»

«Switzerland must not become the world's library».»

Aurélien Demaurex embodies a singular path between ecology, entrepreneurship and politics. The co-founder of Ecorobotix shares his vision of an audacious country, and offers advice to those who want to put technological innovation at the service of the common good.
«Pluribus»: the revolt of the individual

«Pluribus»: the revolt of the individual

Apple TV+«s latest Golden Globe success, the new series from the creator of »X-Files« and »Breaking Bad" examines the modern temptation of one-track thinking in a dystopia that goes against the grain of its time. Disconcerting and intellectually stimulating.
In praise of towers

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?
Primitive capitalism has made a comeback

Primitive capitalism has made a comeback

American tariffs symbolize the resurgence of mercantilism. Imperial withdrawal, scarcity of resources, militarized trade: with the end of free trade, the global economy is reverting to its old reflexes. A zero-sum game in which all lose, except those who dictate the rules.
Venice, medieval cradle of gentle commerce

Venice, medieval cradle of gentle commerce

I had come to celebrate my thirtieth birthday in the city of carnival. But behind the gondolas, I discovered an ancient republic built on water, order and trade. A precursor of free trade, more relevant than ever at a time of protectionist retreats.