Pretenția de a ști: de la controlul chiriilor la impozitul pe valoarea de piață a locuinței (Op-ed)

The article critiques the belief in human reason as the ultimate guide for societal evolution, arguing that this arrogance leads to negative consequences in economic policies. It highlights the dangers of political constructivism, where social order is thought to be created through rational decisions, rather than discovered through cultural evolution. The author emphasizes that real human values are derived from community and tradition, not from abstract reasoning. Examples from France and the UK illustrate how top-down policies can lead to segregation and societal issues. The rise of illiberalism in democracies is linked to these misguided policies, warning that ignoring long-term consequences can lead to significant political upheaval.