<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Economy of the Collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The UK has fallen. Australia is under stress. France is imploding. And Canada is collapsing.</b></p><p>This is not a statement driven by outrage.<br />It is an observation grounded in patterns.</p><p>Across the Western world, something deeper than a typical economic cycle is unfolding. Nations once defined by stability, institutional strength, and upward mobility are now facing structural pressures they can no longer easily absorb.</p><p>In the United Kingdom, prolonged stagnation, declining productivity, and persistent cost-of-living pressures have eroded confidence in long-term economic resilience. Growth remains weak, real wages have struggled to recover, and public systems are increasingly strained.</p><p>Australia, long seen as a model of economic stability, is now confronting rising household debt, housing affordability crises, and growing pressure on infrastructure as population growth outpaces capacity. The tension is no longer theoretical — it is lived.</p><p>France is experiencing a different form of fracture. Social unrest, political fragmentation, and repeated waves of protest point to a deeper disconnect between institutions and the population. The system still stands — but it is no longer aligned.</p><p>And then there is Canada.</p><p>Canada is not collapsing in a dramatic, visible way.<br />It is collapsing structurally.</p><p>Productivity has stagnated. GDP per capita has weakened. Housing affordability has reached crisis levels in major cities. Public deficits continue to expand while long-term growth drivers remain uncertain. At the same time, population growth is accelerating at a pace that infrastructure, healthcare, and housing systems are struggling to absorb.</p><p>The result is a quiet but powerful shift:<br />more people, less mobility, and increasing pressure on the foundations of everyday life.</p><p>This is not a series of isolated national issues.</p><p>It is a pattern.</p><p>A pattern of systems under strain — economically, socially, and institutionally.</p><p>This podcast exists to examine that pattern.</p><p>Not through fear.<br />Not through ideology.<br />But through clarity.</p><p>Because decline rarely announces itself.<br />It reveals itself — slowly, through data, through lived experience, and through the growing gap between narrative and reality.</p><p>If you are paying attention, you can see it.</p><p>If you are willing to look clearly, you can understand it.</p><p>And if you understand it —<br />you can navigate what comes next.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:31:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/meZHxw6P.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:43:56 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><itunes:author>Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The UK has fallen. Australia is under stress. France is imploding. And Canada is collapsing.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a statement driven by outrage.&lt;br /&gt;It is an observation grounded in patterns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across the Western world, something deeper than a typical economic cycle is unfolding. Nations once defined by stability, institutional strength, and upward mobility are now facing structural pressures they can no longer easily absorb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the United Kingdom, prolonged stagnation, declining productivity, and persistent cost-of-living pressures have eroded confidence in long-term economic resilience. Growth remains weak, real wages have struggled to recover, and public systems are increasingly strained.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Australia, long seen as a model of economic stability, is now confronting rising household debt, housing affordability crises, and growing pressure on infrastructure as population growth outpaces capacity. The tension is no longer theoretical — it is lived.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;France is experiencing a different form of fracture. Social unrest, political fragmentation, and repeated waves of protest point to a deeper disconnect between institutions and the population. The system still stands — but it is no longer aligned.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And then there is Canada.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Canada is not collapsing in a dramatic, visible way.&lt;br /&gt;It is collapsing structurally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Productivity has stagnated. GDP per capita has weakened. Housing affordability has reached crisis levels in major cities. Public deficits continue to expand while long-term growth drivers remain uncertain. At the same time, population growth is accelerating at a pace that infrastructure, healthcare, and housing systems are struggling to absorb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The result is a quiet but powerful shift:&lt;br /&gt;more people, less mobility, and increasing pressure on the foundations of everyday life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a series of isolated national issues.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is a pattern.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A pattern of systems under strain — economically, socially, and institutionally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast exists to examine that pattern.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not through fear.&lt;br /&gt;Not through ideology.&lt;br /&gt;But through clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because decline rarely announces itself.&lt;br /&gt;It reveals itself — slowly, through data, through lived experience, and through the growing gap between narrative and reality.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are paying attention, you can see it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are willing to look clearly, you can understand it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you understand it —&lt;br /&gt;you can navigate what comes next.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD</itunes:name><itunes:email>cfycb31@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[EP30FR - La crise du logement fabriquée]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the housing crisis in Canada, highlighting the impact of immigration, bureaucracy, and regulation on the availability and affordability of housing. It explores the challenges of construction, the economic implications of housing shortages, and the role of governance in addressing the crisis.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Crise du logement</li><li>Bureaucratie et réglementation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Bureaucratie et Construction</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3b8b20e9-4dff-4a72-9e03-bd533c10b053</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:33:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6f6d9c0537dd9de4263bc3c181e9a14f9600b646d1efd6ce31c9b74f086e70b8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYjhiMjBlOS00ZGZmLTRhNzItOWUwMy1iZDUzM2MxMGIwNTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExODg4YTQ5MDM0ZmNmN2VhODEzNjBiL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yOF9fMjAtMjUtNDAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19369212" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/3b8b20e9-4dff-4a72-9e03-bd533c10b053/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the housing crisis in Canada, highlighting the impact of immigration, bureaucracy, and regulation on the availability and affordability of housing. It explores the challenges of construction, the economic implications of housing shortages, and the role of governance in addressing the crisis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Crise du logement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bureaucratie et réglementation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Bureaucratie et Construction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP30FR - La crise du logement fabriquée</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP29FR - La société du crédit]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>L'épisode explore l'économie de la dette, la financiarisation, l'explosion du crédit, l'utilisation de la dette par les ultra-riches, l'émergence de deux économies distinctes et l'impact social et économique de ces phénomènes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>L'économie moderne favorise la dette et la financiarisation</li><li>Les ultra-riches utilisent la dette pour devenir encore plus riches</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 L'économie de la dette</li><li>05:57 Impact Social et Économique</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4e3a5651-bafb-42cb-a592-181200491e0e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 18:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/062d2c22edb98ca676388056e4139d1a31d505a4e34dca29e8a93b3da53f314f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZTNhNTY1MS1iYWZiLTQyY2ItYTU5Mi0xODEyMDA0OTFlMGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDk1ZTQwMDFmNDRjMDU4NjdkMTIwL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMjAtMzMtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="13330538" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/4e3a5651-bafb-42cb-a592-181200491e0e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;L&apos;épisode explore l&apos;économie de la dette, la financiarisation, l&apos;explosion du crédit, l&apos;utilisation de la dette par les ultra-riches, l&apos;émergence de deux économies distinctes et l&apos;impact social et économique de ces phénomènes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;L&apos;économie moderne favorise la dette et la financiarisation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Les ultra-riches utilisent la dette pour devenir encore plus riches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 L&apos;économie de la dette&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:57 Impact Social et Économique&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP29FR - La société du crédit</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP29ENG - Debt society?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the impact of debt on modern economies, highlighting the shift from rewarding work and productivity to rewarding debt, asset ownership, and financial engineering. It explores the two-tiered economy where the wealthy use debt to become even richer, while the poor and middle class borrow to survive and stay afloat.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Debt as a tool for wealth creation</li><li>The two-tiered economy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Debt Economy</li><li>05:16 Wealth Preservation</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c82b30d1-d9ac-4165-a661-b3fe3dedf69c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 18:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/71faa1674a60ad0b155a4878e076328424196c8bef553af75c254834bc051a8f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjODJiMzBkMS1kOWFjLTQxNjUtYTY2MS1iM2ZlM2RlZGY2OWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNDkzMmYyZjdlYjlmZjAyZjVlNjBmL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yNV9fMjAtMjEtMzUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="15661914" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/c82b30d1-d9ac-4165-a661-b3fe3dedf69c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the impact of debt on modern economies, highlighting the shift from rewarding work and productivity to rewarding debt, asset ownership, and financial engineering. It explores the two-tiered economy where the wealthy use debt to become even richer, while the poor and middle class borrow to survive and stay afloat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Debt as a tool for wealth creation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The two-tiered economy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Debt Economy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:16 Wealth Preservation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP29ENG - Debt society?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP28FR - 2000$ d'amende pour avoir travaillé à Outremont en urgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the controversy surrounding Mr. Neapol, challenges faced by farmers, issues with public administration, bureaucratic challenges, and the need for change in the system.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mr. Neapol controversy reveals systemic issues</li><li>Farmers face bureaucratic challenges and international pressure</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Mr. Neapol Controversy</li><li>10:12 Bureaucratic Challenges</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ff448e7d-0093-48e4-8433-61daf3067c48</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:46:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/80601acfe77a07548a6625e98882627d676928a9da08755e091212f95de10d32/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjQ0OGU3ZC0wMDkzLTQ4ZTQtODQzMy02MWRhZjMwNjdjNDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwZjQzMzZmODYwNjVmMGYyMzE0NWY3L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yMV9fMTktMzktMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="18532458" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/ff448e7d-0093-48e4-8433-61daf3067c48/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the controversy surrounding Mr. Neapol, challenges faced by farmers, issues with public administration, bureaucratic challenges, and the need for change in the system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mr. Neapol controversy reveals systemic issues&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Farmers face bureaucratic challenges and international pressure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Mr. Neapol Controversy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:12 Bureaucratic Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP28FR - 2000$ d&apos;amende pour avoir travaillé à Outremont en urgence</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP27FR - La victimisation et ses incitatifs]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the concept of victimization as a social status and the challenges of proving false allegations. It also delves into the balance between protecting real victims and ensuring justice for the accused.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Victimization as a social status</li><li>The difficulty of proving false allegations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Balancing Protection and Justice</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e88c8941-7acb-46e7-8c46-5e21d9f86927</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ee42e198836da6e6f1fccb6b622d4fa5d6152a9f19b7e3be6c2cf19131ddf4e3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlODhjODk0MS03YWNiLTQ2ZTctOGM0Ni01ZTIxZDlmODY5MjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNGJiODE0MDljZWQxMDI4NWZlYjI3L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMTktNTctMjEubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="28133816" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/e88c8941-7acb-46e7-8c46-5e21d9f86927/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the concept of victimization as a social status and the challenges of proving false allegations. It also delves into the balance between protecting real victims and ensuring justice for the accused.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Victimization as a social status&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difficulty of proving false allegations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Balancing Protection and Justice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP27FR - La victimisation et ses incitatifs</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP26FR - La perte de la "passion" à la Frankl]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the impact of the disappearance of God and the search for meaning in modern Western society. It delves into the consequences of removing religion and the quest for transcendence, as well as the replacement of spiritual structure with other forms of passion and belief.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The removal of religion from society does not leave an empty void, but rather leads to the emergence of new forms of passion and belief.</li><li>The quest for meaning and transcendence is deeply ingrained in human nature and has significant implications for mental health and societal well-being.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Disappearance of God</li><li>06:15 Replacement of Passion and Belief</li><li>11:50 The Spiritual Crisis of Modern Western Society</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09f9f766-2b96-4a24-b759-ad9cb00a7986</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3055270447ceaeabf2c3593834a22baf109c7964bdbba9e568da247c1f46d748/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOWY5Zjc2Ni0yYjk2LTRhMjQtYjc1OS1hZDljYjAwYTc5ODYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMzY1MzEyNDgxMDViMGFmNDM3YWUxL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMl9fMTktMzYtNDkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="29063357" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/09f9f766-2b96-4a24-b759-ad9cb00a7986/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the impact of the disappearance of God and the search for meaning in modern Western society. It delves into the consequences of removing religion and the quest for transcendence, as well as the replacement of spiritual structure with other forms of passion and belief.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The removal of religion from society does not leave an empty void, but rather leads to the emergence of new forms of passion and belief.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The quest for meaning and transcendence is deeply ingrained in human nature and has significant implications for mental health and societal well-being.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Disappearance of God&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:15 Replacement of Passion and Belief&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:50 The Spiritual Crisis of Modern Western Society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP26FR - La perte de la &quot;passion&quot; à la Frankl</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP25FR - La tyranie des agences de crédit en duopoly]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the increasing influence of credit agencies on everyday life, highlighting the shift of credit from a tool to a mandatory necessity. It explores the power and control wielded by these agencies and the challenges they pose to individuals and society as a whole.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Credit as a mandatory tool</li><li>Impact of credit agencies on daily life</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Rise of Credit Control</li><li>06:58 Challenges with Credit Agencies</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b1061963-8f0e-44d1-9cf9-fd7291f8fc38</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:37:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/63edb718839ff4dab683f5b425d5afe23674fb5c439480b84a08f2386e144429/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMTA2MTk2My04ZjBlLTQ0ZDEtOWNmOS1mZDcyOTFmOGZjMzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjFmYWFmNWUyYWQ2ODkwNDBhZDU3L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xMV9fMjAtMjctNTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19602433" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/b1061963-8f0e-44d1-9cf9-fd7291f8fc38/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the increasing influence of credit agencies on everyday life, highlighting the shift of credit from a tool to a mandatory necessity. It explores the power and control wielded by these agencies and the challenges they pose to individuals and society as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Credit as a mandatory tool&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of credit agencies on daily life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Rise of Credit Control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:58 Challenges with Credit Agencies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP25FR - La tyranie des agences de crédit en duopoly</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP24FR - Monsieur Nid de poule doit se "conformer aux règles"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>La mairesse de Montréal est en conférence de presse.</b></p><p>Un citoyen répare lui-même des nids-de-poule.</p><p>Et la réponse officielle du système est :</p><blockquote><p>“Il doit se conformer aux règles.”</p></blockquote><p>Et honnêtement…</p><p>peut-être que cette phrase résume parfaitement le Québec moderne.</p><p>Les citoyens acceptent :</p><ul><li>les taxes,</li><li>les permis,</li><li>les réglementations,</li><li>la bureaucratie,</li><li>les délais,</li><li>les procédures…</li></ul><p>à condition que le système fonctionne.</p><p>C’est ça, le contrat social implicite.</p><p>On accepte collectivement de déléguer certaines responsabilités aux institutions parce qu’elles sont supposées régler les problèmes plus efficacement que les individus seuls.</p><p>Mais quand :</p><ul><li>les routes restent détruites,</li><li>les infrastructures se dégradent,</li><li>les coûts explosent,</li><li>les taxes augmentent,</li><li>les délais s’allongent…</li></ul><p>une question finit par émerger :</p><blockquote><p>Pourquoi les problèmes simples semblent-ils devenir impossibles à régler?</p></blockquote><p>Et c’est là que l’histoire de “Monsieur Nid-de-Poule” devient profondément symbolique.</p><p>Parce que ce citoyen représente quelque chose que beaucoup de gens ressentent maintenant :</p><blockquote><p>“Je vais le faire moi-même.”</p></blockquote><p>Et ce phénomène dépasse largement les routes.</p><p>On le voit partout :</p><ul><li>santé,</li><li>logement,</li><li>infrastructures,</li><li>sécurité,</li><li>services publics.</li></ul><p>Le problème n’est pas simplement qu’il y ait des règles.</p><p>Les règles peuvent être utiles.</p><p>Le vrai problème, c’est lorsque :</p><ul><li>les procédures deviennent plus importantes que les résultats,</li><li>et que les institutions semblent protéger davantage la conformité… que l’efficacité.</li></ul><p>Parce qu’au final, les citoyens ne jugent pas un système sur ses intentions.</p><p>Ils le jugent sur ses résultats.</p><p>Et quand les résultats disparaissent malgré des coûts toujours plus élevés…</p><p>la confiance commence à s’effriter.</p><p>Peut-être que le vrai signal d’alarme aujourd’hui n’est pas qu’un citoyen répare lui-même les routes.</p><p>Peut-être que le vrai signal d’alarme…</p><p>c’est que tant de gens trouvent cela parfaitement normal.</p><hr /><p>🎥 YouTube :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>✍️ Medium :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>🌐 Accompagnement / conseil :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4e43916b-0efb-42e1-adb2-6e6136e01d19</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:57:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/845622e2597302653d1062b2cabcff2be98bd3b17f54881f264772b3d14d99b0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZTQzOTE2Yi0wZWZiLTQyZTEtYWRiMi02ZTYxMzZlMDFkMTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmY2QwOTMzNThlMzFlMzhhZGY3NjQyL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS03X18xOS00OS02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="13538681" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/4e43916b-0efb-42e1-adb2-6e6136e01d19/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;La mairesse de Montréal est en conférence de presse.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Un citoyen répare lui-même des nids-de-poule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et la réponse officielle du système est :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Il doit se conformer aux règles.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et honnêtement…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;peut-être que cette phrase résume parfaitement le Québec moderne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Les citoyens acceptent :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;les taxes,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les permis,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les réglementations,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;la bureaucratie,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les délais,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les procédures…&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;à condition que le système fonctionne.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;C’est ça, le contrat social implicite.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On accepte collectivement de déléguer certaines responsabilités aux institutions parce qu’elles sont supposées régler les problèmes plus efficacement que les individus seuls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais quand :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;les routes restent détruites,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les infrastructures se dégradent,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les coûts explosent,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les taxes augmentent,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les délais s’allongent…&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;une question finit par émerger :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pourquoi les problèmes simples semblent-ils devenir impossibles à régler?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et c’est là que l’histoire de “Monsieur Nid-de-Poule” devient profondément symbolique.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce que ce citoyen représente quelque chose que beaucoup de gens ressentent maintenant :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Je vais le faire moi-même.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et ce phénomène dépasse largement les routes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On le voit partout :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;santé,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;logement,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;infrastructures,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;sécurité,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;services publics.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Le problème n’est pas simplement qu’il y ait des règles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Les règles peuvent être utiles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Le vrai problème, c’est lorsque :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;les procédures deviennent plus importantes que les résultats,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;et que les institutions semblent protéger davantage la conformité… que l’efficacité.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce qu’au final, les citoyens ne jugent pas un système sur ses intentions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ils le jugent sur ses résultats.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et quand les résultats disparaissent malgré des coûts toujours plus élevés…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;la confiance commence à s’effriter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peut-être que le vrai signal d’alarme aujourd’hui n’est pas qu’un citoyen répare lui-même les routes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peut-être que le vrai signal d’alarme…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;c’est que tant de gens trouvent cela parfaitement normal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 YouTube :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✍️ Medium :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📘 Facebook :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Accompagnement / conseil :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP24FR - Monsieur Nid de poule doit se &quot;conformer aux règles&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP23FR - L'extinction par l'individualism comme nouvelle religion]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Nos grands-parents pouvaient souvent :<br />acheter une maison, avoir 3 ou 4 enfants… avec un seul salaire.</b></p><p>Aujourd’hui?</p><p>Deux professionnels avec deux revenus peinent parfois à :</p><ul><li>acheter une propriété,</li><li>avoir du temps pour leurs enfants,</li><li>ou simplement respirer financièrement.</li></ul><p>Alors qu’est-ce qui s’est passé?</p><p>Pendant longtemps, les sociétés occidentales étaient organisées autour :</p><ul><li>de la famille,</li><li>de la transmission,</li><li>de la continuité,</li><li>des générations futures.</li></ul><p>Puis progressivement, l’Occident a changé de centre de gravité.</p><p>L’individu est devenu le cœur du système :</p><ul><li>carrière,</li><li>autonomie,</li><li>mobilité,</li><li>accomplissement personnel,</li><li>consommation,</li><li>liberté individuelle.</li></ul><p>Et attention : cela a apporté de vrais gains.<br />Plus de liberté.<br />Plus d’opportunités.<br />Plus d’autonomie.</p><p>Mais il faut avoir le courage de regarder aussi les conséquences structurelles.</p><p>Quand deux revenus deviennent nécessaires pour maintenir un niveau de vie moyen…<br />la famille change.</p><p>Le temps change.</p><p>La natalité chute.</p><p>Le vieillissement explose.</p><p>Et des sociétés qui ne renouvellent plus naturellement leur propre population doivent trouver ailleurs :</p><ul><li>des travailleurs,</li><li>des contribuables,</li><li>des consommateurs.</li></ul><p>Alors l’immigration massive devient progressivement une nécessité économique.</p><p>Mais l’économie, elle, n’a pas de langue.</p><p>Elle n’a pas de culture.</p><p>Elle n’a pas de mémoire.</p><p>Elle cherche simplement :<br />plus de croissance,<br />plus de travailleurs,<br />plus de consommateurs.</p><p>Et dans le cas du Québec français — minoritaire dans un continent anglophone — cela crée une tension immense.</p><p>Parce qu’une économie peut survivre sans français.</p><p>Mais le peuple québécois français, lui, ne le peut pas.</p><p>Peut-être que le grand paradoxe de l’Occident moderne est celui-ci :</p><p>Nous avons construit des sociétés extrêmement performantes économiquement…</p><p>mais de moins en moins capables de se reproduire culturellement et démographiquement.</p><p>Et peut-être que la vraie question aujourd’hui n’est plus seulement politique ou économique.</p><p>Peut-être que la vraie question est :</p><blockquote><p>Une civilisation peut-elle survivre lorsqu’elle place l’individu au-dessus de la transmission?</p></blockquote><hr /><p>🎥 YouTube :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>✍️ Medium :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>🌐 Accompagnement / conseil :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4b932bba-c135-4d2b-8d79-1f7bb9c3ba2c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:54:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b48ef34cd4792ddb01c59e380468d77f78df3e9f7df0959a4e9b99ebfe8b8813/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YjkzMmJiYS1jMTM1LTRkMmItOGQ3OS0xZjdiYjljM2JhMmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmY2MyMzUxMTZjZTM2NzY3Y2ExNTRkL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS03X18xOC00Ny00OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="20851295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/4b932bba-c135-4d2b-8d79-1f7bb9c3ba2c/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nos grands-parents pouvaient souvent :&lt;br /&gt;acheter une maison, avoir 3 ou 4 enfants… avec un seul salaire.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aujourd’hui?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Deux professionnels avec deux revenus peinent parfois à :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;acheter une propriété,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;avoir du temps pour leurs enfants,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ou simplement respirer financièrement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alors qu’est-ce qui s’est passé?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pendant longtemps, les sociétés occidentales étaient organisées autour :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;de la famille,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;de la transmission,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;de la continuité,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des générations futures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Puis progressivement, l’Occident a changé de centre de gravité.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;L’individu est devenu le cœur du système :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;carrière,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;autonomie,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;mobilité,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;accomplissement personnel,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;consommation,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;liberté individuelle.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et attention : cela a apporté de vrais gains.&lt;br /&gt;Plus de liberté.&lt;br /&gt;Plus d’opportunités.&lt;br /&gt;Plus d’autonomie.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais il faut avoir le courage de regarder aussi les conséquences structurelles.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quand deux revenus deviennent nécessaires pour maintenir un niveau de vie moyen…&lt;br /&gt;la famille change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Le temps change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La natalité chute.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Le vieillissement explose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et des sociétés qui ne renouvellent plus naturellement leur propre population doivent trouver ailleurs :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;des travailleurs,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des contribuables,&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des consommateurs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alors l’immigration massive devient progressivement une nécessité économique.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais l’économie, elle, n’a pas de langue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elle n’a pas de culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elle n’a pas de mémoire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elle cherche simplement :&lt;br /&gt;plus de croissance,&lt;br /&gt;plus de travailleurs,&lt;br /&gt;plus de consommateurs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et dans le cas du Québec français — minoritaire dans un continent anglophone — cela crée une tension immense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce qu’une économie peut survivre sans français.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais le peuple québécois français, lui, ne le peut pas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peut-être que le grand paradoxe de l’Occident moderne est celui-ci :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nous avons construit des sociétés extrêmement performantes économiquement…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;mais de moins en moins capables de se reproduire culturellement et démographiquement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et peut-être que la vraie question aujourd’hui n’est plus seulement politique ou économique.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peut-être que la vraie question est :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;Une civilisation peut-elle survivre lorsqu’elle place l’individu au-dessus de la transmission?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 YouTube :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✍️ Medium :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📘 Facebook :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Accompagnement / conseil :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP23FR - L&apos;extinction par l&apos;individualism comme nouvelle religion</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP22FR - Est-ce que la souveraineté est encore mathématiquement possible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>La souveraineté n’est plus mathématiquement possible.</b></p><p>Pas parce que les idées ont disparu.<br />Pas parce que l’histoire n’a plus de valeur.<br />Mais parce que les chiffres, eux, ne mentent pas.</p><p>En 1980, le Oui faisait 40 %.<br />En 1995, il est monté à 49,4 %, à environ 54 000 voix de la victoire.</p><p>Et pourtant — même à ce moment-là — il y a un fait fondamental qu’on oublie souvent :</p><p>Environ 60 % des francophones ont voté Oui… et ça n’a pas suffi.</p><p>Pourquoi?</p><p>Parce que les anglophones et les allophones ont voté massivement Non, autour de 90 à 95 %.<br />Résultat : même une mobilisation historique du cœur francophone n’a pas permis d’atteindre 50 %.</p><p>Aujourd’hui, la réalité est encore plus dure.</p><p>Les sondages récents de Léger et de Angus Reid Institute placent l’appui à la souveraineté autour de 30 à 35 %.</p><p>Et pendant ce temps, la démographie évolue.<br />Selon Statistique Canada, la proportion de Québécois issus de l’immigration continue d’augmenter — un groupe qui, historiquement, vote très majoritairement contre la souveraineté.</p><p>Ce qui veut dire une chose très simple :</p><p>Pour gagner aujourd’hui, il ne suffirait plus d’avoir 60 % des francophones.<br />Il en faudrait probablement 65 %, 70 %, peut-être même davantage.</p><p>Et soyons honnêtes : même en 1995, avec une mobilisation exceptionnelle… on n’y est pas arrivé.</p><p>C’est là que le débat devient inconfortable.</p><p>Parce qu’on confond deux choses :</p><p>Gagner une élection… et gagner un référendum.</p><p>Un parti peut prendre le pouvoir avec 35 ou 40 % des voix grâce au système électoral.<br />Mais un pays, ça se gagne à 50 % + 1 de toute la population.</p><p>Et cette coalition-là… n’existe plus.</p><p>Ce n’est pas un jugement.<br />Ce n’est pas une attaque.</p><p>C’est un constat.</p><p>La souveraineté n’est pas morte politiquement.<br />Mais elle s’éloigne, année après année, démographiquement.</p><p>Et à un moment donné, il faut avoir le courage de regarder la réalité en face :</p><p>Ce qui était possible en 1995… ne l’est plus aujourd’hui.</p><hr /><p>🎥 YouTube :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>✍️ Medium :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>🌐 Accompagnement / conseil :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1f921800-fd90-4eea-afc2-9885cf941221</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:07:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/50004c7d7e080cb1f6c5575b6ced38aecf0578170a34a769baccb3894c87a60f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZjkyMTgwMC1mZDkwLTRlZWEtYWZjMi05ODg1Y2Y5NDEyMjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYjczYmIxNTlhNzg0ZjViNDViYzBlL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS02X18xOS0wLTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="17259354" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/1f921800-fd90-4eea-afc2-9885cf941221/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;La souveraineté n’est plus mathématiquement possible.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pas parce que les idées ont disparu.&lt;br /&gt;Pas parce que l’histoire n’a plus de valeur.&lt;br /&gt;Mais parce que les chiffres, eux, ne mentent pas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;En 1980, le Oui faisait 40 %.&lt;br /&gt;En 1995, il est monté à 49,4 %, à environ 54 000 voix de la victoire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et pourtant — même à ce moment-là — il y a un fait fondamental qu’on oublie souvent :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Environ 60 % des francophones ont voté Oui… et ça n’a pas suffi.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pourquoi?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce que les anglophones et les allophones ont voté massivement Non, autour de 90 à 95 %.&lt;br /&gt;Résultat : même une mobilisation historique du cœur francophone n’a pas permis d’atteindre 50 %.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aujourd’hui, la réalité est encore plus dure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Les sondages récents de Léger et de Angus Reid Institute placent l’appui à la souveraineté autour de 30 à 35 %.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et pendant ce temps, la démographie évolue.&lt;br /&gt;Selon Statistique Canada, la proportion de Québécois issus de l’immigration continue d’augmenter — un groupe qui, historiquement, vote très majoritairement contre la souveraineté.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce qui veut dire une chose très simple :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pour gagner aujourd’hui, il ne suffirait plus d’avoir 60 % des francophones.&lt;br /&gt;Il en faudrait probablement 65 %, 70 %, peut-être même davantage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et soyons honnêtes : même en 1995, avec une mobilisation exceptionnelle… on n’y est pas arrivé.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;C’est là que le débat devient inconfortable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce qu’on confond deux choses :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gagner une élection… et gagner un référendum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Un parti peut prendre le pouvoir avec 35 ou 40 % des voix grâce au système électoral.&lt;br /&gt;Mais un pays, ça se gagne à 50 % + 1 de toute la population.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et cette coalition-là… n’existe plus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce n’est pas un jugement.&lt;br /&gt;Ce n’est pas une attaque.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;C’est un constat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La souveraineté n’est pas morte politiquement.&lt;br /&gt;Mais elle s’éloigne, année après année, démographiquement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et à un moment donné, il faut avoir le courage de regarder la réalité en face :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce qui était possible en 1995… ne l’est plus aujourd’hui.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 YouTube :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✍️ Medium :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📘 Facebook :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🌐 Accompagnement / conseil :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP22FR - Est-ce que la souveraineté est encore mathématiquement possible?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP21FR - La solitude des médias sociaux]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>On a hacké notre cerveau… </b></p><hr /><p>Les réseaux sociaux stimulent le plaisir rapide…<br />mais affaiblissent les vrais liens.</p><hr /><p>Plus de dopamine (stimulation)<br />Moins d’attachement (oxytocine, vasopressine)<br />Moins de stabilité émotionnelle</p><hr /><p>Résultat :</p><p>plus de stimulation<br />moins de relations réelles</p><hr /><p>Ce n’est pas une opinion.</p><p>Hunt et al. (2018)<br />Allcott et al. (2020)<br />Kross et al. (2013)</p><hr /><p>Comme de la malbouffe :</p><p>ça stimule<br />mais ça ne nourrit pas</p><hr /><p><b>Tu es connecté…<br />mais biologiquement seul.</b></p><hr /><p>📺 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a><br />✍️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a><br />📘 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><hr /><p>🤍 Si ce sujet te parle et que tu cherches du sens :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b1caa6d1-6629-4437-bd46-39b3773b8a5f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:49:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1646f526260160d1013661e03c56107fd61e283168d5aeb7b6cbf3cfb1f7b3ca/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMWNhYTZkMS02NjI5LTQ0MzctYmQ0Ni0zOWIzNzczYjhhNWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmYTU0MTRlYjI0MmI2ZWVhOTkwNmY2L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS01X18yMi0zMy0yNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="22427001" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/b1caa6d1-6629-4437-bd46-39b3773b8a5f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;On a hacké notre cerveau… &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Les réseaux sociaux stimulent le plaisir rapide…&lt;br /&gt;mais affaiblissent les vrais liens.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus de dopamine (stimulation)&lt;br /&gt;Moins d’attachement (oxytocine, vasopressine)&lt;br /&gt;Moins de stabilité émotionnelle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Résultat :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;plus de stimulation&lt;br /&gt;moins de relations réelles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce n’est pas une opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hunt et al. (2018)&lt;br /&gt;Allcott et al. (2020)&lt;br /&gt;Kross et al. (2013)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Comme de la malbouffe :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ça stimule&lt;br /&gt;mais ça ne nourrit pas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tu es connecté…&lt;br /&gt;mais biologiquement seul.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✍️ &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📘 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤍 Si ce sujet te parle et que tu cherches du sens :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP21FR - La solitude des médias sociaux</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP21FR - Chaque nid de poule te coute 200 à 600$]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>👉 <b>On paie nos routes…<br />et ensuite on paie pour les subir - 200 à 600$ de dommages par nid à ton auto.</b></p><hr /><p>👉 3 milliards $ par année en dommages automobiles<br />👉 suspensions, pneus, usure accélérée</p><hr /><p>On dit que c’est le climat.</p><p>👉 Oui… mais pas seulement.</p><hr /><p>👉 Nos routes sont souvent :</p><ul><li>moins profondes</li><li>moins solides</li><li>moins durables</li></ul><p>👉 même neuves</p><hr /><p>👉 Résultat :</p><p>👉 elles cassent plus vite<br />👉 et nous coûtent plus cher</p><hr /><p>👉 Et le vrai problème :</p><p>👉 les incitatifs</p><hr /><p>👉 Construire solide = plus cher aujourd’hui<br />👉 Construire minimal = problèmes demain</p><hr /><p>👉 Donc on choisit le court terme</p><hr /><p>💣 <b>On paie deux fois :</b></p><p>👉 avec nos taxes<br />👉 avec nos voitures</p><hr /><p>👉 <b>Un nid-de-poule n’est pas un accident…<br />c’est un choix de système.</b></p><hr /><p>📺 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a><br />✍️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a><br />📘 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><hr /><p>🤍 Si ce sujet te parle et que tu cherches du sens :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d580a146-196e-4131-a618-e88fe99f0b1f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:45:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/034daba0e133b56ef6c5fdaec137bacf7e9448b56fb4138b662ba9428c0a914f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNTgwYTE0Ni0xOTZlLTQxMzEtYTYxOC1lODhmZTk5ZjBiMWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOGNiN2EzZjM3NWFiMWYzZDM2ZWU0L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS00X18xOC0zOC0xOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="20864670" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/d580a146-196e-4131-a618-e88fe99f0b1f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;On paie nos routes…&lt;br /&gt;et ensuite on paie pour les subir - 200 à 600$ de dommages par nid à ton auto.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 3 milliards $ par année en dommages automobiles&lt;br /&gt;👉 suspensions, pneus, usure accélérée&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;On dit que c’est le climat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Oui… mais pas seulement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Nos routes sont souvent :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;moins profondes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;moins solides&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;moins durables&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 même neuves&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Résultat :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 elles cassent plus vite&lt;br /&gt;👉 et nous coûtent plus cher&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Et le vrai problème :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 les incitatifs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Construire solide = plus cher aujourd’hui&lt;br /&gt;👉 Construire minimal = problèmes demain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Donc on choisit le court terme&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;💣 &lt;b&gt;On paie deux fois :&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 avec nos taxes&lt;br /&gt;👉 avec nos voitures&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;Un nid-de-poule n’est pas un accident…&lt;br /&gt;c’est un choix de système.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✍️ &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📘 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤍 Si ce sujet te parle et que tu cherches du sens :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:10:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP21FR - Chaque nid de poule te coute 200 à 600$</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP20FR - La théorie de la moral pour l'économie et la société]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>👉 <b>Notre économie fonctionne… même si elle est en train de se vider de toute morale.</b></p><hr /><p>On pense que l’économie, c’est des chiffres.</p><p>👉 PIB<br />👉 croissance<br />👉 taux d’intérêt</p><hr /><p>Mais en réalité :</p><p>👉 <b>l’économie repose sur une morale.</b></p><hr /><p>Pendant des siècles :</p><p>👉 le marché fonctionnait parce qu’il y avait des limites internes<br />👉 des valeurs<br />👉 une responsabilité</p><hr /><p>Aujourd’hui :</p><p>👉 asymétrie d’information<br />👉 manipulation des biais humains<br />👉 perte de repères</p><hr /><p>👉 On a gardé le système…<br />👉 mais perdu le cadre</p><hr /><p>👉 Et quand la morale disparaît :</p><p>👉 l’économie devient prédatrice</p><hr /><p>👉 Ajoute à ça :</p><p>👉 perte de sens<br />👉 natalité sous le seuil de remplacement<br />👉 dépendance à la croissance</p><hr /><p>👉 <b>Ce n’est pas juste économique…<br />c’est structurel</b></p><hr /><p>👉 <b>Un système sans morale<br />ne s’effondre pas de l’extérieur…<br />il se détruit de l’intérieur.</b></p><hr /><p>📺 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a><br />✍️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a><br />📘 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><hr /><p>🤍 Si ce sujet te parle et que tu cherches du sens :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fae226a7-c644-41c6-bd4f-03d2eedecd0f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:03:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4441edbf534f566c3c7c28cf529d935f4d21011949d470a3a061a63fb3db16dd/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYWUyMjZhNy1jNjQ0LTQxYzYtYmQ0Zi0wM2QyZWVkZWNkMGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNzcwOTgxOWNmMTc5MmZkY2VmZDFiL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0zX18xNy01OC0xNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="36684425" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/fae226a7-c644-41c6-bd4f-03d2eedecd0f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;Notre économie fonctionne… même si elle est en train de se vider de toute morale.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;On pense que l’économie, c’est des chiffres.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 PIB&lt;br /&gt;👉 croissance&lt;br /&gt;👉 taux d’intérêt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais en réalité :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;l’économie repose sur une morale.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pendant des siècles :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 le marché fonctionnait parce qu’il y avait des limites internes&lt;br /&gt;👉 des valeurs&lt;br /&gt;👉 une responsabilité&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aujourd’hui :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 asymétrie d’information&lt;br /&gt;👉 manipulation des biais humains&lt;br /&gt;👉 perte de repères&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 On a gardé le système…&lt;br /&gt;👉 mais perdu le cadre&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Et quand la morale disparaît :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 l’économie devient prédatrice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Ajoute à ça :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 perte de sens&lt;br /&gt;👉 natalité sous le seuil de remplacement&lt;br /&gt;👉 dépendance à la croissance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;Ce n’est pas juste économique…&lt;br /&gt;c’est structurel&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;Un système sans morale&lt;br /&gt;ne s’effondre pas de l’extérieur…&lt;br /&gt;il se détruit de l’intérieur.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✍️ &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📘 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤍 Si ce sujet te parle et que tu cherches du sens :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.ca/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP20FR - La théorie de la moral pour l&apos;économie et la société</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 19FR - La Red Pill]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the concept of the Red Pill and the loss of meaning in society, exploring the impact of individualism and the erosion of values. It discusses the relationship between capitalism, prosperity, and the decline of cultural values, as well as the implications of natality on the decline of society. The central theme revolves around the Red Pill as a symbol of awakening to the existential crisis faced by modern societies.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Loss of meaning and decline of societies</li><li>Individualism and its impact on society</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Red Pill and Loss of Meaning</li><li>05:39 Economic Success vs. Cultural Failure</li><li>11:23 The Red Pill and Society's Meaning</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8419b5c4-acee-4fbf-8bb6-dee76c155fde</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 18:48:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/da38bfce41a8c813406df1c7849202ea8dad6fb3cd1afe845087b59959f92144/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NDE5YjVjNC1hY2VlLTRmYmYtOGJiNi1kZWU3NmMxNTVmZGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNjQ1ZGIzMTRmYzQxOGQyMGJmNjk3L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0yX18yMC00My0zOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="24177415" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/8419b5c4-acee-4fbf-8bb6-dee76c155fde/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the concept of the Red Pill and the loss of meaning in society, exploring the impact of individualism and the erosion of values. It discusses the relationship between capitalism, prosperity, and the decline of cultural values, as well as the implications of natality on the decline of society. The central theme revolves around the Red Pill as a symbol of awakening to the existential crisis faced by modern societies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Loss of meaning and decline of societies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Individualism and its impact on society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Red Pill and Loss of Meaning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:39 Economic Success vs. Cultural Failure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:23 The Red Pill and Society&apos;s Meaning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP 19FR - La Red Pill</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP18 - Le fonds souverain comme par magie]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the rising debt and deficits in Canada, the impact of PPPs on public finances, the issues of corruption and perception, and the complexity leading to a loss of control in public finances. It also highlights the challenges of understanding and controlling a complex financial system, as well as the impact of opacity and lack of trust in public money management.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Rising debt and deficits</li><li>Impact of PPPs on public finances</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The State of Debt and Deficits</li><li>05:15 Corruption and Perception</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">615f876d-ae7d-4b34-b9f4-c9178c60854f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:26:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fda60e0dfe71f33ba9ffbc97fa00a95866da9ad9a116514cdb3c306cf99d9471/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MTVmODc2ZC1hZTdkLTRiMzQtYjlmNC1jOTE3OGM2MDg1NGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNGVlMTY3Nzk2YTc1MTBmZmJmOWUyL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xX18yMC0xNi01NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="15005718" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/615f876d-ae7d-4b34-b9f4-c9178c60854f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the rising debt and deficits in Canada, the impact of PPPs on public finances, the issues of corruption and perception, and the complexity leading to a loss of control in public finances. It also highlights the challenges of understanding and controlling a complex financial system, as well as the impact of opacity and lack of trust in public money management.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rising debt and deficits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of PPPs on public finances&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The State of Debt and Deficits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:15 Corruption and Perception&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP18 - Le fonds souverain comme par magie</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP17FR - La masculinisme serait toxic de dire les féministes]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Quand c'est rendu que deux féministes à Radio-Canada nous disent à nous tous les hommes qu'est-ce ça doit penser un homme, ça dérape solide. </p><p>La réalité réelle des hommes:</p><p>👉 ~4 500 suicides par année au Canada<br />👉 9 à 10 hommes par jour</p><p>Et pourtant… on en parle peu. Mais on parle de masculisnisme comme étant toxic et de féminicide en masse... </p><hr /><p>Séparation, perte de lien avec les enfants, pression, perte de repères… Les hommes sont perdu. Ils cherchent un sens nouveau et s'éveil.... se parlent... mais ça serait toxic et dangereux?</p><hr /><p>👉 On ne peut pas redéfinir les hommes… sans les écouter. Et ce n'est pas à des féministes à définir le masculinisme et ce qu'un homme doit être et penser et désirer à la télévision d'État.</p><hr /><p>📺 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a><br />✍️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a><br />📘 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9dde8234-07fe-433e-85d2-325567fdb7bc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:13:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/25e7cc5826d310db8707574c88f0fff9763d08d2975496788c24bb9fb1f268b9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZGRlODIzNC0wN2ZlLTQzM2UtODVkMi0zMjU1NjdmZGI3YmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMzhiYjNkMGRhMGY4NjQ3ZDcyOWVhL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zMF9fMTktNC01MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="40634975" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/9dde8234-07fe-433e-85d2-325567fdb7bc/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Quand c&apos;est rendu que deux féministes à Radio-Canada nous disent à nous tous les hommes qu&apos;est-ce ça doit penser un homme, ça dérape solide. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La réalité réelle des hommes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 ~4 500 suicides par année au Canada&lt;br /&gt;👉 9 à 10 hommes par jour&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et pourtant… on en parle peu. Mais on parle de masculisnisme comme étant toxic et de féminicide en masse... &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Séparation, perte de lien avec les enfants, pression, perte de repères… Les hommes sont perdu. Ils cherchent un sens nouveau et s&apos;éveil.... se parlent... mais ça serait toxic et dangereux?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 On ne peut pas redéfinir les hommes… sans les écouter. Et ce n&apos;est pas à des féministes à définir le masculinisme et ce qu&apos;un homme doit être et penser et désirer à la télévision d&apos;État.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;✍️ &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;📘 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP17FR - La masculinisme serait toxic de dire les féministes</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP16FR - Le cas type du nid de poule]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Un citoyen à Montréal répare des nids-de-poule…</p><p>👉 à ses frais<br />👉 gratuitement<br />👉 pour aider les gens</p><p>Et la Ville lui dit :</p><p>👉 <b>“Arrête.”</b></p><hr /><p>Ce n’est pas une anecdote.</p><p>👉 C’est un symbole.</p><hr /><p>On paie parmi les impôts les plus élevés.</p><p>On nous dit que l’État s’occupe de tout :</p><ul><li>les routes</li><li>les écoles</li><li>les infrastructures</li></ul><hr /><p>Mais quand ça ne fonctionne pas…</p><p>👉 et qu’un citoyen veut agir</p><p>👉 on le bloque.</p><hr /><p>Pourquoi ?</p><hr /><p>Parce que notre modèle est devenu extrêmement centralisé.</p><p>👉 Tout passe par :</p><ul><li>des règles</li><li>des permis</li><li>des procédures</li><li>des appels d’offres</li><li>des couches administratives</li></ul><hr /><p>Et à un moment donné…</p><p>👉 <b>le système devient plus lourd que le problème lui-même</b></p><hr /><p>Un nid-de-poule, c’est simple :</p><p>👉 un peu d’asphalte<br />👉 quelques minutes<br />👉 problème réglé</p><hr /><p>Mais dans un système public :</p><p>👉 il faut signaler<br />👉 classifier<br />👉 planifier<br />👉 budgéter<br />👉 contracter<br />👉 superviser</p><hr /><p>👉 et le trou reste là.</p><hr /><p>Ce n’est pas nouveau.</p><p>Les économistes comme Friedrich Hayek et Ludwig von Mises l’avaient déjà expliqué :</p><p>👉 plus un système est centralisé,<br />👉 plus il devient inefficace pour gérer les réalités locales</p><hr /><p>Pourquoi ?</p><p>👉 parce que l’information est locale<br />👉 parce que les incitatifs disparaissent<br />👉 parce que la bureaucratie remplace l’action</p><hr /><p>Et l’histoire le montre aussi :</p><p>👉 les systèmes trop centralisés finissent par échouer<br />👉 les sociétés avec plus de liberté et d’initiative locale performent mieux</p><hr /><p>La vraie question n’est pas :</p><p>👉 “Faut-il un État ?”</p><hr /><p>La vraie question est :</p><p>👉 <b>“Est-ce qu’on est allé trop loin ?”</b></p><hr /><p>Parce qu’aujourd’hui :</p><ul><li>on paie beaucoup</li><li>les services ne suivent pas toujours</li><li>et quand on veut aider…<br />👉 on nous empêche de le faire</li></ul><hr /><p>👉 <b>Quand réparer un trou devient plus compliqué que le laisser…<br />le problème n’est plus technique. Il est systémique.</b></p><hr /><p>📺 Épisode complet :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>✍️ Analyse complète :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook pro :<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">91da88de-9dc4-4b11-a229-0c10f4edce6f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:12:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ea02fdd8a28679691caf23a29a4ae91f85f191bcfefbc084b7d0a2cae5091a5d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MWRhODhkZS05ZGM0LTRiMTEtYTIyOS0wYzEwZjRlZGNlNmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMjU2YTYzYzY1ZDc2MGE4M2RiYzY4L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOV9fMjEtNi0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="26874087" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/91da88de-9dc4-4b11-a229-0c10f4edce6f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Un citoyen à Montréal répare des nids-de-poule…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 à ses frais&lt;br /&gt;👉 gratuitement&lt;br /&gt;👉 pour aider les gens&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et la Ville lui dit :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;“Arrête.”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce n’est pas une anecdote.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 C’est un symbole.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;On paie parmi les impôts les plus élevés.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On nous dit que l’État s’occupe de tout :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;les routes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les écoles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les infrastructures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais quand ça ne fonctionne pas…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 et qu’un citoyen veut agir&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 on le bloque.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pourquoi ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce que notre modèle est devenu extrêmement centralisé.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Tout passe par :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;des règles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des permis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des procédures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des appels d’offres&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;des couches administratives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et à un moment donné…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;le système devient plus lourd que le problème lui-même&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Un nid-de-poule, c’est simple :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 un peu d’asphalte&lt;br /&gt;👉 quelques minutes&lt;br /&gt;👉 problème réglé&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais dans un système public :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 il faut signaler&lt;br /&gt;👉 classifier&lt;br /&gt;👉 planifier&lt;br /&gt;👉 budgéter&lt;br /&gt;👉 contracter&lt;br /&gt;👉 superviser&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 et le trou reste là.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce n’est pas nouveau.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Les économistes comme Friedrich Hayek et Ludwig von Mises l’avaient déjà expliqué :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 plus un système est centralisé,&lt;br /&gt;👉 plus il devient inefficace pour gérer les réalités locales&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pourquoi ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 parce que l’information est locale&lt;br /&gt;👉 parce que les incitatifs disparaissent&lt;br /&gt;👉 parce que la bureaucratie remplace l’action&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et l’histoire le montre aussi :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 les systèmes trop centralisés finissent par échouer&lt;br /&gt;👉 les sociétés avec plus de liberté et d’initiative locale performent mieux&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;La vraie question n’est pas :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 “Faut-il un État ?”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;La vraie question est :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;“Est-ce qu’on est allé trop loin ?”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Parce qu’aujourd’hui :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;on paie beaucoup&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;les services ne suivent pas toujours&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;et quand on veut aider…&lt;br /&gt;👉 on nous empêche de le faire&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;Quand réparer un trou devient plus compliqué que le laisser…&lt;br /&gt;le problème n’est plus technique. Il est systémique.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 Épisode complet :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✍️ Analyse complète :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📘 Facebook pro :&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP16FR - Le cas type du nid de poule</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP15 - Qui reçoit quoi alors qu'on est surtaxé?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the issues of overtaxation, the impact of immigration on social benefits, and the equity and redistribution of resources within the context of demographic changes and societal challenges. It highlights the disparities in social benefits and the implications of immigration on the existing social welfare system.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Overtaxation is a significant concern in Canada, leading to discussions about the fairness of the tax system.</li><li>The impact of immigration on social benefits and the redistribution of resources raises questions about equity and the sustainability of the welfare system.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Issue of Overtaxation</li><li>05:34 Impact of Immigration on Social Benefits</li><li>11:08 Equity and Redistribution of Resources</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5469f22e-bdef-4301-a3bc-ec361e611b24</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/65c28efde3fac54a8c08fd1d93e9f1cd76bb91008f8283f32c0e1aca256613b2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NDY5ZjIyZS1iZGVmLTQzMDEtYTNiYy1lYzM2MWU2MTFiMjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMTA5ZDA2NzcyZTQ3NDEwZTkwZGMxL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yOF9fMjEtMjYtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="26186126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/5469f22e-bdef-4301-a3bc-ec361e611b24/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the issues of overtaxation, the impact of immigration on social benefits, and the equity and redistribution of resources within the context of demographic changes and societal challenges. It highlights the disparities in social benefits and the implications of immigration on the existing social welfare system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overtaxation is a significant concern in Canada, leading to discussions about the fairness of the tax system.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of immigration on social benefits and the redistribution of resources raises questions about equity and the sustainability of the welfare system.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Issue of Overtaxation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:34 Impact of Immigration on Social Benefits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:08 Equity and Redistribution of Resources&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP15 - Qui reçoit quoi alors qu&apos;on est surtaxé?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP14FR - Comparaison Québec-Floride de la richesse]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On nous dit souvent :</p><p>👉 « Quand on compare le Québec aux États-Unis… finalement, on est aussi bien ici. »</p><p>Mais il y a un problème.</p><p>👉 <b>On compare les mauvais chiffres.</b></p><hr /><p>Ce qu’on fait habituellement :</p><p>👉 on prend un salaire québécois<br />👉 on le convertit en dollars US<br />👉 et on dit : “vous voyez, c’est pareil”</p><hr /><p>Mais dans la vraie vie :</p><p>👉 <b>les salaires ne sont pas les mêmes pour la même job</b></p><p>👉 et ça change tout.</p><hr /><p>Quand tu regardes l’ensemble :</p><ul><li>salaires plus élevés aux États-Unis</li><li>moins d’impôts</li><li>essence moins chère</li><li>moins de taxes à la consommation</li><li>pas de coûts liés à l’hiver</li><li>déduction des intérêts hypothécaires</li></ul><p>👉 ce n’est pas un détail…</p><p>👉 <b>c’est un système complet différent</b></p><hr /><p>Oui, il y a des coûts aux États-Unis :</p><ul><li>santé privée</li><li>moins de filet social</li></ul><p>Mais même en tenant compte de ça :</p><p>👉 l’écart de richesse réelle reste significatif</p><hr /><p>Et ça… tu le vois sur le terrain.</p><p>👉 quand tu voyages :</p><ul><li>maisons plus grandes</li><li>voitures plus grosses</li><li>consommation plus élevée</li></ul><p>👉 ce n’est pas une impression</p><hr /><p>La vraie conclusion :</p><p>👉 <b>on ne compare pas deux salaires…<br />on compare deux systèmes</b></p><hr /><p>👉 Et le système dans lequel tu vis<br />détermine beaucoup plus ta richesse réelle que ton revenu brut.</p><hr /><p>📺 Épisode complet :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>✍️ Analyse complète :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook pro :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">07bf6e32-8bcf-4405-8900-8d350672286f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0bb6e4e3a33eb478f5eb3e5803be67da0000244b242c3e469025341cc35b7cf0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwN2JmNmUzMi04YmNmLTQ0MDUtODkwMC04ZDM1MDY3MjI4NmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZmExYmVlOGUzMjM5NmFiYjNkODc4L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yN19fMTktNDktNTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="17031148" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/07bf6e32-8bcf-4405-8900-8d350672286f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On nous dit souvent :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 « Quand on compare le Québec aux États-Unis… finalement, on est aussi bien ici. »&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais il y a un problème.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;On compare les mauvais chiffres.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce qu’on fait habituellement :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 on prend un salaire québécois&lt;br /&gt;👉 on le convertit en dollars US&lt;br /&gt;👉 et on dit : “vous voyez, c’est pareil”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais dans la vraie vie :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;les salaires ne sont pas les mêmes pour la même job&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 et ça change tout.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Quand tu regardes l’ensemble :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;salaires plus élevés aux États-Unis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;moins d’impôts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;essence moins chère&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;moins de taxes à la consommation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;pas de coûts liés à l’hiver&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;déduction des intérêts hypothécaires&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 ce n’est pas un détail…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;c’est un système complet différent&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oui, il y a des coûts aux États-Unis :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;santé privée&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;moins de filet social&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais même en tenant compte de ça :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 l’écart de richesse réelle reste significatif&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et ça… tu le vois sur le terrain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 quand tu voyages :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;maisons plus grandes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;voitures plus grosses&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;consommation plus élevée&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 ce n’est pas une impression&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;La vraie conclusion :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;on ne compare pas deux salaires…&lt;br /&gt;on compare deux systèmes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Et le système dans lequel tu vis&lt;br /&gt;détermine beaucoup plus ta richesse réelle que ton revenu brut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 Épisode complet :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✍️ Analyse complète :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📘 Facebook pro :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP14FR - Comparaison Québec-Floride de la richesse</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP13ENG - The lies we have been told and the price of extinction we pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the impact of a two-income system on wealth, freedom, and family dynamics. It delves into the consequences of declining birth rates and the paradox of a more productive economy leading to extinction. The discussion challenges the notion of increased income translating to real freedom and questions the sustainability of the current societal model.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The illusion of wealth: The shift to a two-income system has not resulted in increased wealth or freedom for families.</li><li>Impact of two-income system: The two-income model has led to less time, fewer children, and increased instability in family life.</li><li>Consequences of declining birth rates: The decline in birth rates has significant societal and economic consequences, leading to the need for mass migration and the extinction of certain populations.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Illusion of Wealth</li><li>06:08 Consequences of Declining Birth Rates</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b23dabd-483c-4cb2-a03b-96fd2b68e7a4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8fe35d4cca2f1fad7fec85a71ec95089a7b97a35ff5eb67aa58a8096a186dcd6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YjIzZGFiZC00ODNjLTRjYjItYTAzYi05NmZkMmI2OGU3YTQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYmI2M2RiZGM5MDhjNjA3NTJhOTZiL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNF9fMjAtMjgtMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="20711697" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/9b23dabd-483c-4cb2-a03b-96fd2b68e7a4/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the impact of a two-income system on wealth, freedom, and family dynamics. It delves into the consequences of declining birth rates and the paradox of a more productive economy leading to extinction. The discussion challenges the notion of increased income translating to real freedom and questions the sustainability of the current societal model.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The illusion of wealth: The shift to a two-income system has not resulted in increased wealth or freedom for families.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of two-income system: The two-income model has led to less time, fewer children, and increased instability in family life.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Consequences of declining birth rates: The decline in birth rates has significant societal and economic consequences, leading to the need for mass migration and the extinction of certain populations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Illusion of Wealth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:08 Consequences of Declining Birth Rates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP13ENG - The lies we have been told and the price of extinction we pay</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP13FR - Le mirage économique menant à l'extinction du français]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the economic and demographic shifts from the 1950s to the present day, highlighting the impact on families, children, and the French population in Quebec. It explores the consequences of dual-income households, rising costs, and the challenges of population decline.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Economic and demographic changes have led to a shift in family dynamics and financial pressures.</li><li>The decline in population and the rise of dual-income families have significant economic and social consequences.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Economic Landscape of the 1950s</li><li>05:22 Challenges of Two-Income Families</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">376eac41-75cd-43f6-848d-54b65dc3c1c4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/77196119143672ffd31a2846aa039a04a8360a1c1261bbf20589be72405b7c39/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNzZlYWM0MS03NWNkLTQzZjYtODQ4ZC01NGI2NWRjM2MxYzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYmE5NmU2OTE4OTUyM2ZhMTc0ZDZjL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yNF9fMTktMzMtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="17378890" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/376eac41-75cd-43f6-848d-54b65dc3c1c4/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the economic and demographic shifts from the 1950s to the present day, highlighting the impact on families, children, and the French population in Quebec. It explores the consequences of dual-income households, rising costs, and the challenges of population decline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Economic and demographic changes have led to a shift in family dynamics and financial pressures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The decline in population and the rise of dual-income families have significant economic and social consequences.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Economic Landscape of the 1950s&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:22 Challenges of Two-Income Families&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP13FR - Le mirage économique menant à l&apos;extinction du français</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP12FR - La confiance comme vecteur économique et social]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Peut-on bâtir une société… sans identité commune ?</p><p>Pas juste coexister.<br />Mais fonctionner durablement.</p><p>Aujourd’hui, on explique souvent les sociétés à travers :</p><p>– l’économie<br />– les incitatifs<br />– les institutions</p><p>Mais on oublie un élément fondamental :</p><p>👉 <b>la confiance</b></p><p>Et cette confiance ne vient pas de nulle part.</p><p>Comme le montrait Benedict Anderson, une société existe parce que les gens croient appartenir au même ensemble.</p><p>Comme l’expliquait Max Weber, certaines valeurs façonnent les comportements économiques.</p><p>Et comme le rappelait Francis Fukuyama,<br />👉 la prospérité dépend directement du niveau de confiance dans une société.</p><p>Mais que se passe-t-il lorsque :</p><p>– les valeurs communes disparaissent<br />– les repères s’effacent<br />– et que les modèles économiques ignorent ces fondations ?</p><p>👉 La confiance diminue<br />👉 la coordination devient plus difficile<br />👉 et la performance globale s’érode</p><p>Ce n’est pas seulement un débat culturel.</p><p>👉 C’est un enjeu économique et systémique.</p><p>Alors la vraie question devient :</p><p>👉 Peut-on vraiment maintenir une société stable… sans socle commun ?</p><hr /><p>📺 Épisode complet :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p><p>✍️ Analyse complète :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/" target="_blank">https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook professionnel :<br />👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ee0ab05a-8ea1-41d2-b62e-99ebf9392342</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:45:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1d2a3639a2d37aebd1c6f66836f64e5c769381afaee4f4d1fc3dc0e764194e9b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZTBhYjA1YS04ZWExLTQxZDItYjYyZS05OWViZjkzOTIzNDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllYTkyMmRiNDk1YTY0NmMzNjAyZGNmL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yM19fMjMtNDItNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="15997117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/ee0ab05a-8ea1-41d2-b62e-99ebf9392342/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Peut-on bâtir une société… sans identité commune ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pas juste coexister.&lt;br /&gt;Mais fonctionner durablement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aujourd’hui, on explique souvent les sociétés à travers :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;– l’économie&lt;br /&gt;– les incitatifs&lt;br /&gt;– les institutions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais on oublie un élément fondamental :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;b&gt;la confiance&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et cette confiance ne vient pas de nulle part.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Comme le montrait Benedict Anderson, une société existe parce que les gens croient appartenir au même ensemble.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Comme l’expliquait Max Weber, certaines valeurs façonnent les comportements économiques.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Et comme le rappelait Francis Fukuyama,&lt;br /&gt;👉 la prospérité dépend directement du niveau de confiance dans une société.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mais que se passe-t-il lorsque :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;– les valeurs communes disparaissent&lt;br /&gt;– les repères s’effacent&lt;br /&gt;– et que les modèles économiques ignorent ces fondations ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 La confiance diminue&lt;br /&gt;👉 la coordination devient plus difficile&lt;br /&gt;👉 et la performance globale s’érode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ce n’est pas seulement un débat culturel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 C’est un enjeu économique et systémique.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alors la vraie question devient :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Peut-on vraiment maintenir une société stable… sans socle commun ?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;📺 Épisode complet :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✍️ Analyse complète :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://drchristianbordeleauphd.medium.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📘 Facebook professionnel :&lt;br /&gt;👉 &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/DrChristianBordeleauPhD&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP12FR - La confiance comme vecteur économique et social</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP11FR - L'échec des "ism"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the failure of 'isms' such as capitalism, socialism, globalism, and feminism, and their inability to accurately describe and address reality. It delves into the impact of these 'isms' on society and the consequences of applying simplified models to complex human behavior.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>'Isms' fail due to their attempt to simplify and impose a model that describes reality.</li><li>Human behavior is complex, adaptive, and contradictory, and no single model can perfectly capture it.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Failure of 'Isms'</li><li>05:18 Consequences of 'Isms' on Society</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">99b50278-8cdb-443a-9164-0fa679c3c66d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:58:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6787c37c9efd9c8c85791836043ba7099294ed7c909a6362cd174d8c9b7cba80/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OWI1MDI3OC04Y2RiLTQ0M2EtOTE2NC0wZmE2NzljM2M2NmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllOTM2MDNhOWUxNTU2NDY5MmE1NTIwL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMl9fMjItNTYtMzUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="16038913" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/99b50278-8cdb-443a-9164-0fa679c3c66d/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the failure of &apos;isms&apos; such as capitalism, socialism, globalism, and feminism, and their inability to accurately describe and address reality. It delves into the impact of these &apos;isms&apos; on society and the consequences of applying simplified models to complex human behavior.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&apos;Isms&apos; fail due to their attempt to simplify and impose a model that describes reality.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Human behavior is complex, adaptive, and contradictory, and no single model can perfectly capture it.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Failure of &apos;Isms&apos;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:18 Consequences of &apos;Isms&apos; on Society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:07:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP11FR - L&apos;échec des &quot;ism&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP11ENG - Failure of "ism"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the failure of isms when models collide with reality. It delves into the flawed assumptions of rationality and the impact of ideological models on society, highlighting the disconnect between models and real-world human behavior.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Models vs. Reality</li><li>Flaws in Ideological Models</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Problem with Isms</li><li>08:01 Impact of Ideological Models on Society</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">07a79be1-f979-48fb-afae-b20cce7cebf7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:38:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fdfecb78a415a18cb21d15e224c5a4fb75f0eee740af6a175be19729771c7a2c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwN2E3OWJlMS1mOTc5LTQ4ZmItYWZhZS1iMjBjY2U3Y2ViZjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllOTJmMjdhNGMyM2JiZjFhOWMxYzVkL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMl9fMjItMjctMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="22565764" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/07a79be1-f979-48fb-afae-b20cce7cebf7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the failure of isms when models collide with reality. It delves into the flawed assumptions of rationality and the impact of ideological models on society, highlighting the disconnect between models and real-world human behavior.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Models vs. Reality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flaws in Ideological Models&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Problem with Isms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:01 Impact of Ideological Models on Society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP11ENG - Failure of &quot;ism&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP10 ENG - The economic of migration on housing economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the structural necessity of mass immigration in Canada and its impact on the economy. It delves into the role of population growth, housing market dependence, and the consequences of reducing immigration, highlighting the systemic requirement for immigration to sustain the economy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mass immigration as a structural necessity</li><li>Housing market dependence on immigration</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Dependency on Immigration and Housing Market</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d08dba79-f86b-4685-bc40-7a14f5b15697</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:27:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/585a0b32acd41a7b01b517faaba8668035dd36d60ad04a329b17971f79a3df77/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMDhkYmE3OS1mODZiLTQ2ODUtYmM0MC03YTE0ZjViMTU2OTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllN2RiOWFkYmY2NThmNmUzMDNjMmVmL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMV9fMjItMTgtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12259935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/d08dba79-f86b-4685-bc40-7a14f5b15697/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the structural necessity of mass immigration in Canada and its impact on the economy. It delves into the role of population growth, housing market dependence, and the consequences of reducing immigration, highlighting the systemic requirement for immigration to sustain the economy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mass immigration as a structural necessity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Housing market dependence on immigration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Dependency on Immigration and Housing Market&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP10 ENG - The economic of migration on housing economy</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP9FR - Est-ce encore possible de sauve le fait français?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the challenges faced by the French language in North America, particularly in Quebec. It delves into the declining birth rates, the impact of immigration, the challenge of Frenchization, the role of cultural transformation, and the debate on the separation of Quebec, all of which play a crucial role in the preservation of the French language.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Declining birth rates in Quebec are leading to a potential extinction of the French language.</li><li>Immigration, natality, culture, and politics all play a role in the preservation of the French language in North America.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Declining Birth Rates in Quebec</li><li>06:19 The Challenge of Frenchization in North America</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">24215929-dfba-43d7-80c8-e66e9cd9e8ac</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:01:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5d4ec6afe274bb348a7739ed8af720e63851015db0fbde64f96df530863398c2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNDIxNTkyOS1kZmJhLTQzZDctODBjOC1lNjZlOWNkOWU4YWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNjkyNmU1MmJlZjE1Yjc3MzYzN2I3L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0yMF9fMjItNTQtNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="17758188" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/24215929-dfba-43d7-80c8-e66e9cd9e8ac/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the challenges faced by the French language in North America, particularly in Quebec. It delves into the declining birth rates, the impact of immigration, the challenge of Frenchization, the role of cultural transformation, and the debate on the separation of Quebec, all of which play a crucial role in the preservation of the French language.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Declining birth rates in Quebec are leading to a potential extinction of the French language.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Immigration, natality, culture, and politics all play a role in the preservation of the French language in North America.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Declining Birth Rates in Quebec&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:19 The Challenge of Frenchization in North America&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP9FR - Est-ce encore possible de sauve le fait français?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP8FR - Le début du chômage massif grâce à l'IA+Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the economic transformation driven by automation, the impact of AI and robotics on employment, the potential consequences of widespread unemployment on social stability, and the risk of uncontrollable AI. It highlights the rapid pace of technological advancement and the need for a proactive approach to address these challenges.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Economic transformation due to automation</li><li>Impact of AI and robotics on employment</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Rise of Automation</li><li>05:08 Unemployment and Social Stability</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">56f1cdc0-cb7b-43b6-9a00-14444fcc3891</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:34:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8481875bd4cda1657246b96d616dadb519ac61c1dfd7fc03c7516086c2337c2b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NmYxY2RjMC1jYjdiLTQzYjYtOWEwMC0xNDQ0NGZjYzM4OTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNTFlMTY2YmE2MjVhOGRmYThkMDdmL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xOV9fMjAtMjUtMjYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="12343318" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/56f1cdc0-cb7b-43b6-9a00-14444fcc3891/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the economic transformation driven by automation, the impact of AI and robotics on employment, the potential consequences of widespread unemployment on social stability, and the risk of uncontrollable AI. It highlights the rapid pace of technological advancement and the need for a proactive approach to address these challenges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Economic transformation due to automation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of AI and robotics on employment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Rise of Automation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:08 Unemployment and Social Stability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:08:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP8FR - Le début du chômage massif grâce à l&apos;IA+Robotics</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP7 - Lebanon and lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the impact of immigration and multiculturalism on various societies, raising questions about the preservation of culture, language, and the demographic shift. It challenges the narrative of enrichment and discusses the acceleration hypothesis, prompting a critical examination of the direction societies are heading in.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Immigration's impact on culture and language preservation</li><li>Questioning the narrative of enrichment and the direction of societies</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Acceleration Hypothesis</li><li>10:19 Preservation of Culture and Language</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9de6cc55-c076-4a19-a2e9-9060f633e295</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:15:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f33002808542adec95b66689cd7f344fdabf178cf9afc607c44f51b6faf2b36f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZGU2Y2M1NS1jMDc2LTRhMTktYTJlOS05MDYwZjYzM2UyOTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMjhmZDVmOTlhOGY5YWI4NTkxMGJkL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xN19fMjEtNTMtNTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19075387" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/9de6cc55-c076-4a19-a2e9-9060f633e295/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the impact of immigration and multiculturalism on various societies, raising questions about the preservation of culture, language, and the demographic shift. It challenges the narrative of enrichment and discusses the acceleration hypothesis, prompting a critical examination of the direction societies are heading in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Immigration&apos;s impact on culture and language preservation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Questioning the narrative of enrichment and the direction of societies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Acceleration Hypothesis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:19 Preservation of Culture and Language&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP7 - Lebanon and lessons</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP6 - Filling the void]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the collapse of civilizations, the impact of demographic shifts, and the transformation of society. It explores the consequences of dechristianization, fertility collapse, mass migration, and the abandonment of civilizational frameworks, raising critical questions about the survival of civilizations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Civilizational framework shapes society</li><li>Impact of demographic shift on civilization</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Collapse of Civilizations</li><li>05:52 Mass Migration and Societal Framework</li><li>11:14 Abandoning the Civilizational Framework</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54375e41-71db-42ee-82e1-3bda0920f7a6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:11:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/797f5d0b48dd79733d025e15f06e34f59cb5b12b106ff77b296fffc30ff5a583/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NDM3NWU0MS03MWRiLTQyZWUtODJlMS0zYmRhMDkyMGY3YTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZmUxNTRkYWI2Yzk5NzRjODM3MTNjL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNV9fMjEtNC01Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14291217" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/54375e41-71db-42ee-82e1-3bda0920f7a6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the collapse of civilizations, the impact of demographic shifts, and the transformation of society. It explores the consequences of dechristianization, fertility collapse, mass migration, and the abandonment of civilizational frameworks, raising critical questions about the survival of civilizations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Civilizational framework shapes society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of demographic shift on civilization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Collapse of Civilizations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:52 Mass Migration and Societal Framework&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:14 Abandoning the Civilizational Framework&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP6 - Filling the void</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP5FR - Déclin du fait français au Québec]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the historical context of French in Quebec, exploring the impact of demographic changes on the society. It highlights the evolution of the French language, the demographic transition, and the implications for the future of Quebec.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Historical context of French in Quebec</li><li>Impact of demographic changes on Quebec society</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Historical Context of French in Quebec</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8733ad13-64d6-4db3-a5de-b3c811cd60c5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:02:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/53cb898870016530b905e30fb20475950b2b7c98115e8da908c3702b9c68f3a1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NzMzYWQxMy02NGQ2LTRkYjMtYTVkZS1iM2M4MTFjZDYwYzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZThhNmFiOTRiOWQ3NDM3MzllODI0L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNF9fMjAtNDEtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19112376" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/8733ad13-64d6-4db3-a5de-b3c811cd60c5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the historical context of French in Quebec, exploring the impact of demographic changes on the society. It highlights the evolution of the French language, the demographic transition, and the implications for the future of Quebec.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Historical context of French in Quebec&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of demographic changes on Quebec society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Historical Context of French in Quebec&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP5FR - Déclin du fait français au Québec</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 5 Eng]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the political, economic, and cultural shifts that are impacting society. It explores the alignment of political actors with power, the economic impact of debt and wealth redistribution, the influence of mass migration on cultural change, and the societal pressures resulting from demographic transformation and compensations. The discussion highlights the challenges and tensions within the system as it navigates through these shifts.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Political alignment with power</li><li>Economic pressure and demographic decline</li><li>Cultural transformation and societal impact</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Cultural Shift and Economic Impact</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">76aa21e5-7088-4abb-bc56-248932bea6a7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:34:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a17ba88c0e0dd3583e96bc5d3b1631f21f1847ed0265cd47b12cd7e4e7f8348a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NmFhMjFlNS03MDg4LTRhYmItYmM1Ni0yNDg5MzJiZWE2YTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZDQzMmQwMzA3OGM0YWZhYTFiN2RhL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xM19fMjEtMjUtMzMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="21811348" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/76aa21e5-7088-4abb-bc56-248932bea6a7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the political, economic, and cultural shifts that are impacting society. It explores the alignment of political actors with power, the economic impact of debt and wealth redistribution, the influence of mass migration on cultural change, and the societal pressures resulting from demographic transformation and compensations. The discussion highlights the challenges and tensions within the system as it navigates through these shifts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Political alignment with power&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Economic pressure and demographic decline&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cultural transformation and societal impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Cultural Shift and Economic Impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:15:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP 5 Eng</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP4 - Freedom of expression]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode explores the evolving landscape of freedom of expression in Western democracies, highlighting the expanded legal definitions of harmful speech, self-censorship, and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions. It emphasizes the importance of balance and clarity in speech regulation to maintain trust in the system.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Evolution of speech regulation in Western democracies</li><li>Impact of expanded legal definitions on self-censorship and trust in democratic systems</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Freedom of Expression in Western Society</li><li>06:04 Self-Censorship and Fear of Persecution</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed663d9e-fb85-4e4d-b3eb-ec31c23acb84</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/49ebbc328b13d05f1af89fc06b84ac6af55f82e3e799d637fcff0fdff759caa0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDY2M2Q5ZS1mYjg1LTRlNGQtYjNlYi1lYzMxYzIzYWNiODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkOTMyZGQ1OWIxMWE5MjIwMjI2OGZiL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xMF9fMTktMjYtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="14028530" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/ed663d9e-fb85-4e4d-b3eb-ec31c23acb84/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode explores the evolving landscape of freedom of expression in Western democracies, highlighting the expanded legal definitions of harmful speech, self-censorship, and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions. It emphasizes the importance of balance and clarity in speech regulation to maintain trust in the system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evolution of speech regulation in Western democracies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of expanded legal definitions on self-censorship and trust in democratic systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Freedom of Expression in Western Society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:04 Self-Censorship and Fear of Persecution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP4 - Freedom of expression</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP3ENG - China and the mineral]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode discusses Canada's strategic position, resource dependency, infrastructure challenges, Canada-China trade relationship, Chinese investment in Canada, structural reality, influence and dependency, foreign interference concerns, friction from overlapping dynamics, global dependency and decision making, and Canada's position in international relations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Resource dependency and economic interdependence create friction</li><li>Canada's global dependency impacts decision-making</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Canada's Position in International Relations</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2cbabe61-26af-465f-94b3-53c841e8335e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b59e009cef7d64d7c493f5fc697917b6fba2563007785c91362094ef417269ee/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyY2JhYmU2MS0yNmFmLTQ2NWYtOTRiMy01M2M4NDFlODMzNWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNThjNTdiYjkxOGFkODI4NWFiNTBlL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC04X18wLTU5LTM1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="21695364" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/2cbabe61-26af-465f-94b3-53c841e8335e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode discusses Canada&apos;s strategic position, resource dependency, infrastructure challenges, Canada-China trade relationship, Chinese investment in Canada, structural reality, influence and dependency, foreign interference concerns, friction from overlapping dynamics, global dependency and decision making, and Canada&apos;s position in international relations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Resource dependency and economic interdependence create friction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Canada&apos;s global dependency impacts decision-making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Canada&apos;s Position in International Relations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP3ENG - China and the mineral</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP3FR- Les liens entre Carney, Brookfield et la Chine]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into Canada's economic dependence on strategic actors, the influence exerted through economic ties and investments, vulnerability to influence, understanding motivations behind decisions, ethical and political implications, security and international relations, and negotiating partnerships. It highlights the complexities of economic interdependence and the geopolitical implications for Canada's decision-making.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Economic dependence on strategic actors</li><li>Influence through economic ties and investments</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Canada's Economic Dependence</li><li>06:13 Vulnerability to Influence</li><li>11:19 Negotiating Partnerships</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d2752eff-5085-46c9-96bd-7e754361481a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/84d832be2524e5bdb7613a5c82ce063a999b6c188f9b2aa620a55c2994e3d711/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMjc1MmVmZi01MDg1LTQ2YzktOTZiZC03ZTc1NDM2MTQ4MWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNTdmZDBjN2VhNzI4NzEyZDE0YjJhL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC04X18wLTYtOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="20512330" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/d2752eff-5085-46c9-96bd-7e754361481a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into Canada&apos;s economic dependence on strategic actors, the influence exerted through economic ties and investments, vulnerability to influence, understanding motivations behind decisions, ethical and political implications, security and international relations, and negotiating partnerships. It highlights the complexities of economic interdependence and the geopolitical implications for Canada&apos;s decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Economic dependence on strategic actors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Influence through economic ties and investments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Canada&apos;s Economic Dependence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:13 Vulnerability to Influence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:19 Negotiating Partnerships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP3FR- Les liens entre Carney, Brookfield et la Chine</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP02FR - Confiscation d'armes à feu]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the societal debate surrounding firearms and the urban vs. rural perspectives on this issue. It explores the way society defines risk, distributes power, and evolves over time in relation to firearms. Additionally, it highlights the differences in the perception of security and the historical context of firearms in Canada and the United States.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Firearms as a societal debate</li><li>Urban vs. rural perspectives</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Firearms as a Societal Debate</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b00a2b3a-f336-4704-ae23-e6c3024dc3ed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:23:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8dae1ef0d8c8e4124e5e77ae1910473bf0292f66a79fcb6b5c3565a7637fc7f3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMDBhMmIzYS1mMzM2LTQ3MDQtYWUyMy1lNmMzMDI0ZGMzZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMTZkMTU5OGUxMzFmMjM1OTVlNWIwL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC00X18yMS01Ny05Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="15509986" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/b00a2b3a-f336-4704-ae23-e6c3024dc3ed/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the societal debate surrounding firearms and the urban vs. rural perspectives on this issue. It explores the way society defines risk, distributes power, and evolves over time in relation to firearms. Additionally, it highlights the differences in the perception of security and the historical context of firearms in Canada and the United States.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Firearms as a societal debate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Urban vs. rural perspectives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Firearms as a Societal Debate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:05:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP02FR - Confiscation d&apos;armes à feu</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP02ENG- Firearms and politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the firearm buyback program in Canada, highlighting its connection to societal risk perception and urbanization. It also explores the historical context of firearm rights in the US and Canada, and the influence of urbanization on policy evolution.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Firearm regulation reflects societal risk perception</li><li>Urbanization influences policy evolution</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Buyback Program and Societal Risk</li><li>05:09 Urbanization and Policy Evolution</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2f39313d-1d27-46a8-94ed-9b269786c3a2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:59:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/54bbb480c8ce0e29ade1b7702dd40135578184fb7522fd8d6535eb8954c8dc26/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZjM5MzEzZC0xZDI3LTQ2YTgtOTRlZC05YjI2OTc4NmMzYTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMTY5YzM3YWY0YWUxMzE0NjNkM2M2L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC00X18yMS00Mi01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14232285" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/2f39313d-1d27-46a8-94ed-9b269786c3a2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the firearm buyback program in Canada, highlighting its connection to societal risk perception and urbanization. It also explores the historical context of firearm rights in the US and Canada, and the influence of urbanization on policy evolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Firearm regulation reflects societal risk perception&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Urbanization influences policy evolution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Buyback Program and Societal Risk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:09 Urbanization and Policy Evolution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP02ENG- Firearms and politics</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP02FR- Firearm confiscation and politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode discusses the firearm confiscation program in Canada and its societal implications. It explores the urban-rural divide, historical context, constitutional differences with the US, and the impact of urbanization on policy and perception of risk.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Urban-rural divide in firearm use</li><li>Constitutional differences and urbanization impact on policy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Firearm Confiscation in Canada</li><li>05:09 Constitutional Differences and Urbanization</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ff96c194-e306-40ed-8c7e-bc8ec0e30576</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:58:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d497818f6a1342a51096147e653dc02b739be6939897660e8cd71e18cb43958d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjk2YzE5NC1lMzA2LTQwZWQtOGM3ZS1iYzhlYzBlMzA1NzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkMTY5YzM3YWY0YWUxMzE0NjNkM2M2L2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC00X18yMS00Mi01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="14232285" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/ff96c194-e306-40ed-8c7e-bc8ec0e30576/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode discusses the firearm confiscation program in Canada and its societal implications. It explores the urban-rural divide, historical context, constitutional differences with the US, and the impact of urbanization on policy and perception of risk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Urban-rural divide in firearm use&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Constitutional differences and urbanization impact on policy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Firearm Confiscation in Canada&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:09 Constitutional Differences and Urbanization&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:09:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>EP02FR- Firearm confiscation and politics</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Economy of the Collapse - EP01 Free speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, the conversation delves into the collapse of free speech and the impact of legislation on rights. The discussion highlights the implications of new laws and their effect on fundamental rights, particularly the freedom of speech. It also explores the potential consequences of legislative changes on the overall fabric of society.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Collapse of free speech</li><li>Impact of legislation on rights</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Collapse of Free Speech</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ba30f406-553a-49c8-97f6-67efe931b1b2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8b014712b731cfd780f7287000c19d4bcd1db65373c37004f360631d01f971fc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYTMwZjQwNi01NTNhLTQ5YzgtOTdmNi02N2VmZTkzMWIxYjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZDc0YWRjOGY0NzMxZjk5MjQ5ZDgwL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xX18yMS00MC0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="16774521" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/ba30f406-553a-49c8-97f6-67efe931b1b2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, the conversation delves into the collapse of free speech and the impact of legislation on rights. The discussion highlights the implications of new laws and their effect on fundamental rights, particularly the freedom of speech. It also explores the potential consequences of legislative changes on the overall fabric of society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collapse of free speech&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of legislation on rights&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Collapse of Free Speech&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:title>The Economy of the Collapse - EP01 Free speech</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Economy of the Collapse - The Intro]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast discusses the gradual decline of Canada's economy, focusing on structural deficits, productivity stagnation, affordability issues, immigration challenges, and the impact on quality of life. It also explores the shift in power dynamics and the relationship between the state and the individual. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity and understanding in navigating the economic challenges ahead.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Gradual decline of Canada's economy</li><li>Impact of economic pressure on power dynamics and control</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Bilingualism in Canada and International Reach</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">50374e94-fa89-4b4a-bdd4-90474cd48d50</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Christian Bordeleau PhD]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:45:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2b7b665a8078d98f0191c7368a6ca64b43035d250d3bd288eca9928a59b692f4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MDM3NGU5NC1mYTg5LTRiNGEtYmRkNC05MDQ3NGNkNDhkNTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJkYjM5OGJhYy1jODJkLTQ0MDMtOTg5Ni02YTc2YTE1MzEzYmQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWNkNGQ4NmJiNDBlZDcwMmI1YTkyYjIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZDYyNjRmNzk5ZTRmMGMyNjVkOTdjL2NmeWMtYnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xX18yMC0yMi0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="9540902" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/episodes/50374e94-fa89-4b4a-bdd4-90474cd48d50/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast discusses the gradual decline of Canada&apos;s economy, focusing on structural deficits, productivity stagnation, affordability issues, immigration challenges, and the impact on quality of life. It also explores the shift in power dynamics and the relationship between the state and the individual. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity and understanding in navigating the economic challenges ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gradual decline of Canada&apos;s economy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of economic pressure on power dynamics and control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Bilingualism in Canada and International Reach&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:06:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/db398bac-c82d-4403-9896-6a76a15313bd/logos/960ee4fb-fb20-4b80-8c5d-07dc0f28398e.png"/><itunes:season>26</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Economy of the Collapse - The Intro</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>