Where did the points retirement go?
Didier Fuzellier, Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne)
The debate on pensions seems to me too centered on the retirement age, whereas the subject is much more complex. I heard almost no alternative proposal to the government’s project except “tax the rich”. Your episode of La Loupe therefore came at the right time and that’s what I expect from a podcast like yours. There remains a question that could be addressed in a future episode: why did the government give up the points system proposed during the previous five-year term? (“‘50 shades of reform’: other ways to rebalance the pension system“, La Loupe of February 2).
A guru named Jancovici
Jean Quelin, Decines-Charpieu (Rhône)
Jean-Marc Jancovici is truly a guru who thinks he’s the only one right and doesn’t want to argue with anyone. However, it is based on truths that no one disputes… (“Jancovici, the climate influencer”L’Express of February 9).
A balanced case
Liam Fauchard, Baye (Finistère)
Your file is rather balanced, which seems to be the hallmark of the “new Express”. Jean-Marc Jancovici defends options concerning the “transition”. He makes choices that are questionable; so it should be part of a argument really scientific. The trouble is that he bases them on the doxa of the Giec… which should not be discussed. (“Jancovici, the climate influencer“, L’Express of February 9).
distorted ideas
Anne-Marie Voutyras-Pierre, Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine)
You are distorting the ideas put forward by Mr. Jean-Marc Jancovici. He says and writes that renewables cannot, on their own, ensure the coverage of the world’s energy needs, which are colossal. On this basis, his opponents falsely allege that he is opposed to renewable energy. (“Jancovici, the climate influencer”, L’Express of February 9).
Tax Dream… olution
Christian Durnerin, Ceyzeriat (Ain)
Why do we continue to penalize through taxation the main need of the population to meet their needs: work? Why not transfer funding from payroll costs (social security, pensions, etc.) to this huge and growing silent population of robots of all types: automation, software, digital transfers? Such a measure should not cause too much of an uprising of this corporation… or even work stoppages. Are they able to work? They are fit to be taxed! (“Will artificial intelligence lead to a world without work?“, on Lexpress.fr).
Defense of fasting
Francoise Ghiani, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Pree (Charente-Maritime)
Have you ever tried fasting cures? When performed under medical supervision – I speak from experience – its benefits are numerous. If allopathy were perfect, I could understand your point of view, but – you and I know this – even if we are lucky to have medicines, some are also very dangerous and even deadly. In all areas, there are agitated and excessive people, these are the ones who must be watched. Others are able to decide what makes them feel good. (“Fasting: What the Science Really Says“, L’Express of February 2).
Earthquake and corruption
Bruno Longchampt, Dole (Jura)
A shaking earth, buildings collapsing like houses of cards, thousands of victims, a population that can only mourn its dead. Does this remind you of anything? 2008 in China. What would China, Turkey and Syria have in common, if not corruption, with poor quality materials, non-respected anti-seismic rules, proven negligence? Without forgetting authoritarian powers, without counter-power, without control worthy of the name? (“Turkey earthquake: criticism mounts against Erdogan“, on Lexpress.fr).
“Magnifying glass” always more listened to
In January, the daily podcast of L’Express reached a milestone, exceeding 300,000 monthly listens, more than double last year at the same time. “La Loupe” also climbed to 5th place among native news podcasts in the ranking established by the Alliance for press and media figures. “La Loupe” thus demonstrates the success of its formula: innovative in form, demanding in content, our podcast deciphers the transformations of the world thanks to the expertise of the editorial journalists, whether it is the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine, ecological transition or the challenges of artificial intelligence. Available from 6 a.m., Monday to Friday, “La Loupe” can be listened to on the L’Express website and application and on all podcast platforms.