The Trump effect is fascinating in that it often achieves the exact opposite of what it intends. When he attacks NATO, he forces Europe to reflect on its own defense capabilities. When he undermines institutions, people start questioning their purpose. And when he tries to strengthen the power of Big Tech corporations, many of us…
As I keep reviewing the feedback this blog has received over the three quarters of a year it has existed, it’s become pretty clear that some readers are more into the punk stuff, others prefer politics, and some are mainly curious about life in London. But overall, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. At the…
These two concepts are nowhere near as far apart as they might seem at first glance. In fact, they share a great deal. Punk rejects authority, social norms, and hypocrisy. Buddhism, on the other hand, does not worship the Buddha as some kind of supernatural being; it emphasizes personal experience, practice, and understanding one’s own…
It’s rare for a day to pass in Europe without some brand or e‑shop going bankrupt — crushed by cheap competition from Asia. I won’t dissect how well European producers are protected from low‑cost imports, mostly from China. It’s obvious the protection is insufficient, even though the relevant authorities seem to be trying. But progress…
