Pierre Valentin: «Therapeutic culture has become a mass phenomenon»
In his essay *Malaise in Generation Z*, Pierre Valentin addresses the causes of the surge in psychological problems among young people. In his view, these causes are primarily moral and cultural.
Switzerland and the United States, past and present
The Genevan who watches over the White House
The United States is going through a period of deep division. As I strolled through the capital, my gaze came to rest on the statue of Albert Gallatin: the life of this Swiss man, forgotten in the country of his birth, offers a valuable lesson for today's America. (more…) This content is available only to our subscribers. If you have an account,…
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
The liberal-conservative magazine «Civilisation» launches in October
French essayist and journalist Laetitia Strauch-Bonart introduces the new magazine she edits, featuring contributors such as François-Xavier Bellamy, Samuel Fitoussi, Ferghane Azihari, and Abnousse Shalmani.
Feature: «Pleasure vs. Health»
The dangerous illusion of fully measurable health
Bryan Johnson embodies an age governed by technology, where only that which can be quantified counts. A certain conception of health, compatible with this ethic of numbers, has become the central value. Even to the exclusion of other components of well-being.
Chronicles
A New History of Eastern Christians
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 Joseph Yacoub on the little-known history of Eastern Christians.
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