Long discussions are posted at a slow pace as I am not a professional political scientist, economist or journalist who makes a living by writing. So please don’t get anxious when new articles under Discussions in-depth are not updated. The less serious and lighter posts are under the Chats category.
Discussions in-depth
Europe’s Innovation Crisis: A Personal Perspective on Why the Continent Is Falling Behind
Forget abstract theories. As a PhD engineer, my personal experience reveals the real reason Europe lags in innovation: a rigid culture that penalises curiosity, demands impossible qualifications, and traps talent from day one.
The Asian Century That Never Was
East Asia’s export-fuelled boom masks brittle foundations: weak domestic demand, ageing demographics and reliance on Western technology. The so-called Asian Century looks less inevitable and more like a shimmering mirage.
Are We Racing Towards Innovation – or Towards Stagnation?
Despite AI’s promise, its reliance on existing data limits true innovation, risks mass unemployment, and may usher in a new era of stagnation.
Europe’s Real Economic Anchor: Why Washington Still Matters More Than Beijing
For years, headlines have claimed that Europe—Germany in particular—would “pivot” toward China and away from the United States because that is where the money and growth supposedly are. A look at the hard…
Why Surveying Public Opinion in Authoritarian States Often Misleads
When the headlines claim “90 % back war”, take a breath. From Beijing to Baghdad, fear, censorship and everyday worries shape the answers more than real belief.
China Today vs. Japan 1990s | A Misguided Economic Parallel
The comparison between China’s economy and Japan’s 1990s downturn overlooks critical differences in development, innovation and political systems, necessitating a nuanced understanding of China’s unique challenges.
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