Elections in France. New long-read dispatch/essay up on Gentleman’s Journal (@thegentsjournal) about whether your classic, pipe-smoking Gallic intellectual’s lifestyle (like monsieur Camus, here) is still an influential force. Got some actual real life philosophers, young and old, to share their thoughts. Ultimately, the dawn of the activist is upon them; and some aren’t too pleased. It was fun to write, and also taught me how, and why, French and Brits are so culturally different in their approach (and respect) to ideas. Let’s see what happens with the vote...