Zürcher Verkehrsbetriebe: Why Must Everything Always Be New?

In a personal essay published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Manfred Papst reflects on the constant pressure for novelty, using the Zürcher Verkehrsbetriebe (ZVB) as a starting point. He humorously describes his futile attempts to shed ballast, both literally and metaphorically, as he wonders why he keeps losing weight without visible results. The piece, titled 'Warum muss immer alles neu sein?' (Why must everything always be new?), explores the tension between innovation and tradition, questioning society's obsession with the new. Papst's musings touch on personal experience and broader cultural commentary, though the article is primarily a feuilleton piece rather than hard news.