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  • Rethinking how we plan for tomorrow

    While preparing a climate and sustainability training last week, I found myself focusing on what we can’t do, what we must give up, and how uncertain the future seems. The tone felt heavy. I realised that, like many others, I had started to view sustainability as a struggle against time, rather than a hopeful journey…

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  • Organised crime and despair: The real symptom of a declining society

    Every day seems to bring a new headline about organised crime. Recently, coordinated attacks targeted multiple prisons in France, a striking reminder of how emboldened criminal groups have become. Yet, as the focus turns again to crackdowns and security measures, a deeper question lingers beneath the surface. Are these events simply about crime — or…

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  • From Convenience to Control: How Tech Is Rewiring Us

    Technology is changing the way we think, connect, and grow—often without us noticing. This piece explores what we’re losing, what’s still possible to reclaim, and why it matters more than ever. Last week, I heard a CEO explain how AI would soon solve their team’s capacity issues. They were excited about the boost in productivity.…

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  • How Tax Builds Trust, Belonging, and Democracy

    Tax season has arrived. Whether you’re in France, the Netherlands, Canada, or Sweden, it’s time to report what you’ve earned—and what you owe. But tax isn’t just about filling in forms. It’s a moment where something bigger happens. We’re reminded that we’re part of a system. That someone is asking us to contribute. And that,…

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  • The human addiction to poverty

    This week, I was listening to Chaleur Humaine, a podcast by Le Monde, featuring Thomas Piketty—the well-known French economist. He was invited to speak about ecology and how the economy could play a role in addressing the climate crisis. Among many things he said, one idea stuck with me: his view that the income ratio…

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