A Nation That Works
For some people, the question of Israel is controversial. But however we choose to view it, we must acknowledge that in certain areas, Israel performs with remarkable excellence. Who among…
Beyond Political Competition
I am sometimes criticized for exaggerating when I speak of a “cold civil war.” I am told that this description does not reflect reality. But what does it mean, in…
Capital or Country?
Czech anthropologist and historian Ivo Budil distinguishes between what he calls “manifest” and “latent” capitalism. According to him, manifest capitalism tends toward the destruction of production and productive sectors altogether,…
Invented Golden Ages
How many times have you heard the claim that modern ideologies are merely substitutes for the religions of the past? And how often have you paused to ask what that…
Progress Against People
A reader wrote to me today about artificial intelligence: “What strikes me is that everyone is excited about the wonderful savings it will bring. And nothing else. Nowhere do you…
Childhood in the Feed
I had hoped that a proposal to restrict social media access for children under fifteen in the Czech Republic might pass through the realm of expert debate without immediately becoming…