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Original thinkers try to learn new tricks rather than keep performing the old one

Proud imperialists, such as today’s Republican candidates in US, insist the loss could be easily reversed if certain leaders weren’t traitors

Paris will probably respond like London did in 2005. For the first time in 13 years, I felt like a true Parisian

Paris will probably respond like London did in 2005. For the first time in 13 years, I felt like a true Parisian

Like any great western city, Paris is doomed to multiculturalism. Thankfully it won’t lock up or deport its 1.5 million innocent nominal Muslims

Many foreigners speak a bit of French. So the temptation is to feel that they understand France, and disagree with it

Many foreigners speak a bit of French. So the temptation is to feel that they understand France, and disagree with it

The grey decades of dearth — when food was only utilitarian — are a faded memory

On average, humans have been getting more educated, rich and internationally connected and more likely to live in democracies

Never before have two great cities in different countries been so connected

Predicting the next fashionable profession

Testing suggests that many policies are actively harmful. Voters have learned this the hard way