Beyond Good and Evil: Why you should never have watched Dune in theaters
Traditional storytelling is a thing of the past. The new adaptation of Dune marks a radical shift from classic cinematic…
Rodolphe Desbordes
Professor of Economics, RISE² Research Centre, SKEMA Business School - University Côte d'Azur, France
Are immigrants really taking the jobs of the French (and Americans)?
The oldest argument against immigration claims it creates unfair competition for local workers. But does this claim hold up against…
The “Clash of Civilizations”, an oversimplification of World Order?
We sometimes say that the simple things in life are often the best. But does this also apply to the…
AI: Apocalypse or Renaissance for Artists?
Is artificial intelligence (AI) the future of art? Generative AI, such as Midjourney or Dall-E, is causing havoc in the…
When China exports, the World will tremble
In 1973, Alain Peyrefitte wrote a highly significant essay entitled “Quand la Chine s’éveillera… le monde tremblera” (“When China awakes,…
Ludovic DiBiaggio: “Adapting the Education world to the era of AI will take longer than we imagine”
Nothing escapes Artificial intelligence (AI). Not even Education. For Ludovic Dibiaggio, a professor at SKEMA Business School whose research focuses…
Paralysis or solution, how “climate anxiety” determines our reaction to Global warming
This is not a new phenomenon, but it is beginning to emerge. Eco-anxiety or climate anxiety affects a much larger…
Greenwashing or revolution, what is NEOM all about?
While others are multiplying the loaves, Saudi Arabia is growing oases in the middle of the desert. That is what…
An excess profits tax may compensate the Covid crisis losers
The Covid-19 crisis and its aftermath have allowed companies to make excess profits. Our study shows that a tax on…
The American prison system or the business of incarceration
The United States has the highest prison population rate in the world with 655 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants – nearly six times more than China – and is home to a quarter of the world’s convicts. Might the land of the free also be the land of freedom deprivation? Undoubtedly, but it is also the land of business opportunity, where half of inmates work in prison, sometimes for the private sector. A business that generates several billion dollars in profit each year…
Sanctions, a geoeconomic weapon in the age of globalisation
In 1989, in a prophetic article, Edward Luttwak heralded the advent of geoeconomics. He believed that in the dual context of globalisation and the end of the Cold War, power relationships would be governed more by economics than by military might. The EU’s unprecedented sanctions against Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine have made this revolution in the expression of power strikingly relevant once again. But are sanctions truly effective?
Should we trust social media analysis? The need for a bridge between computer science and social researchers
The recent EYES (Emerging Youth Early Signs) 2021 report published by SKEMA PUBLIKA used Twitter information to uncover shared sentiments among young people of different countries. Should we trust social media analysis ?
Chinawood – There’s no business like show business
In the midst of the economic war between China and the United States, a new, more discreet front has opened up: filmmaking. In a bid for influence, China has launched a bold strategy to develop its film industry. Is Chinawood supplanting Hollywood?
Steel, a modern pharmakon
Revolutionary in its time, steel has become a material of vital importance to our modern economies. The list of steel-using industries is long, ranging from construction to transport and leading-edge technology. Yet, the extraction and refining processes involved in steelmaking produce 5 to 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions....
Periods, the ‘universality of terror’?
It was 45 years ago, but it seems like yesterday: in 1976, the horror film Carrie told the story of a young girl exhibiting supernatural powers which her mother associated with the start of menstruation. This story has its roots in ancient beliefs linking menstrual cycles, lunar cycles and magic. It is also a reminder of the extent to which, even today, menstrual bleeding can be taboo.
Geopolitics of climate or geopolitical climate
On 9 August 2021, the IPCC published its latest report. It presents troubling possible climate futures, highlighting in particular an alarming rise in temperatures despite the commitments made by governments. It is clearer than ever that the action, or inaction, of States is pivotal in this matter.