The way a question is posed plays a major role in public debate. This underestimated dimension of contemporary discussions in particular explains many of its outcomes. Confusion has taken its toll on the debate of ideas in recent times.
The second half of the 20th century was marked by at least two major events: the massive decline in traditional religious practice and the advent of consumer society. One thing, however, has not changed: human nature.
The militant view that women in Switzerland are working «for free» until mid-February because of wage discrimination has once again been echoed in the press. However, studies show a derisory difference for two equal jobs.
In France, the appointment of Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister has prompted homophobic remarks from LGBT activists. Anti-universalist, illiberal, they would never tolerate a «member of the community» with ideas or attitudes other than their own.
The recent election of Javier Milei as President of Argentina reveals the limits of the term ’extreme right«. Between contradictions and inaccuracies, we need to question the relevance of this political label, which has become more infamous than informative.
Selective indignation about the Middle East is abhorrent. The most widespread example of this phenomenon? The pro-Palestinian and above all anti-Israeli music that damages its own cause with every intervention - and every silence.
On the occasion of this 100th issue, let's celebrate pluralism, and its corollaries, tolerance and freedom of expression. When «Regard Libre» was created, we could never have imagined the extent to which these watchwords of our magazine would need to be defended.
The most damaging effect of drugs is to make us believe that everything else is irrelevant, when in fact it's quite the opposite. To fight the temptation of substances, we need to campaign for wonder. For the taste of taste.
Our society is saturated with directives designed to guide our actions. We need to preserve our autonomy, by remaining responsible adults, i.e. free and aware of what we are.
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