Nudge theory (or liberal paternalism theory), according to Wikipedia, is a concept from the behavioral sciences, political theory and economics, derived from industrial design practices, that argues that indirect suggestions can, without force, influence the motivations, incentives and decision-making of groups and individuals, at least as effectively if not more effectively than direct instruction, legislation or enforcement. Nudge acts at…
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Racism is defined as hatred or fear directed against a person on the basis of his or her origin or skin color. Despite the simplicity of this definition, it is difficult to understand the inability of certain so-called progressive currents to recognize all forms of racism, in particular that directed against people of European origin, known as white. The mental…
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Think like a chess player The loss of meaning makes us either go in all directions or ground us. The global health crisis has exposed the nihilism that consumes our lives. For some, welfare gives the illusion of a world that goes on, without suspecting that the next world will be quite different. For those who have not experienced the…
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Traditional values have been sacrificed on the altar of the commodification of the world. Before the advent of the consumer society, our elders organized themselves in such a way that the gratuity, the gift, the service rendered without material counterpart constituted a norm serving as a foundation for the collective. Help for the poor was often provided by the family,…
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Don’t waste the flower of age in vain occupations A tree grows thanks to the sap that flows through its branches and trunk from its roots. This sap is the metaphor of our vital energy, it peaks at a certain age to decline with time. The inevitable decline of our energy, we compensate it with more spirit, more wisdom. However,…
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Contemporary ills are partly rooted in unhappiness or self-hatred. Solving the enigma of depression or loss of meaning would necessarily contribute to a common good. Being good to oneself implies not running away from oneself. The will to be always busy, to be busy with the smallest task that would increase our productivity is symptomatic of our time. We are…
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Tourism as we know it today is a recent phenomenon, let’s take a look at what gave rise to it. Pilgrimage or religious tourism One of the first manifestations of tourism has its roots in religion. Most religions encourage a return to holy places either because it is a religious imperative, or because they contain relics or because they allow…
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The benefits of the Ikea effect Why do today’s couples not last as long as those of our parents’ time or even worse, those of our grandparents? The first reason is that we are not necessarily more demanding. The material dependence of women must have been a reason in many cases. That said, there is another element that could be…
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In an era where coaches of all kinds abound on the web, one would wonder if it isn’t easier today to have a disciplined and organized life so that we achieve great results. This motivation at the click of a button is only the opposite of a globally demotivated society that gives in to all sorts of temptations, starting with…
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We may face malicious people on a daily basis who sap our energy. They can upset and annoy us in such a way that our thoughts are soon overwhelmed by negativity. This focus on people who do us harm is harmful. It prevents us from looking at the light, the light that can truly refresh us and make us feel…
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