Switzerland

Geneva, capital of hygiene

By Antoine Lévêque · May 09, 2026

Last autumn, Geneva's Grand Council supported a motion banning smoking on terraces during mealtimes. Yet another absurd measure in a canton that confuses public health with the guardianship of individuals.

Society

Infantilization: whose fault is it?

By Matthieu Levivier · August 25, 2023

«For your health, avoid snacking between meals», «Eat five fruits and vegetables a day», «Stay hydrated», etc. Between solicitude and injunction, our daily infantilization profoundly modifies our behavior. Is the state the only one to blame?

Society

To be old without being adult or to be adult without being old?

By Jonas Follonier · August 17, 2023

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.

Society

Infantilization: ten examples in one day

By Max Frei · August 04, 2023

Every day, we're inundated with messages that guide our actions. If you need guidance for the simplest tasks of your day, don't worry. This «help» is widely available. Summary of a typical day.