On the war of atrition
Big Serge published another long analytical article full of interesting insights, but the most important is probably the following. In a war of attrition, it is not decided by who…
On knowledge and education
In a recent interview for the popular Czech podcast Tomáš Lukavec, we discuss – among other things – the frightening decline of education and sophistication shown by the current power…
About Czech-Slovak relations
Members of the Czech government refused to meet with members of the Slovak government and immediately the public space is full of emotions. They say that Czech-Slovak relations are breaking…
Of young and old
Young people are more likely to set goals related to gaining wealth, status or other benefits. Older people are more likely to focus on the good life, good relationships and…
On the Christian Middle Ages
“People not only do not know the holy scriptures, they do not even know that there are any holy scriptures,” quotes the historian of religion Rodney Stark of a 14th…
On mobility and patriotism
There was a time when being a nobleman meant feeling like a different kind of being than serfs or urban artisans. Only other nobles fell into the category of “being…