David van Ofwegen, a philosophy teacher in Thailand with expertise in Social Darwinism, shares intriguing insights about cultural shifts in the Netherlands. He discusses the striking assimilation of immigrants into Dutch society and how traditional customs, like Black Pete, clash with modern sensibilities. Ofwegen reflects on his experience returning to a transformed homeland, where diverse languages flourish amid rising anti-Semitism. Additionally, he analyzes the complexities of expat life in Thailand and the delicate balance of ethics in education within a multicultural context.