Peder Skjelbred

Here are two suggestions for how the Oil Fund can be run ethically

When we invest in companies that contribute to violations of international law, we profit from the suffering of others. That's not necessarily problematic.

AI development, threats and Norwegian opportunities

Proposals for investments and institutional innovations

Will the AI growth continue?

The scaling laws that drive AI development.

Are our politicians AI skeptics?

Either they ignore the challenges, or they ridicule them.

What do we owe the future?

Do we have moral obligations towards people that do not yet exist? In long-term ethics, one is concerned with the future, but what does it really entail?

Norwegian food security in scenarios with abrupt sunlight reduction

This report, prepared in collaboration with ALLFED, highlights the ongoing threat to Norway's food systems from abrupt sunlight reduction scenarios (ASRS), caused by events such as a volcanic eruption, nuclear conflict or an asteroid impact. Historically, such scenarios have severely disrupted the global climate and would have catastrophic consequences for food security around the world if they were to occur again. However, there are effective measures that Norwegian authorities can take to strengthen preparedness both before and after such an event, which can reduce disruptions to the food system and save lives globally.

Recommendations for the UN report on autonomous weapons

Langsikt thanks for the opportunity to contribute to Norway's preparations for the UN Secretary-General's report on autonomous weapons systems. (NB: The PDF is in Norwegian)

Consultation input to the Total Emergency Committee

The Centre for Long-Term Policy refers to a consultation letter dated 16 June 2023 in which the Ministry of Justice and Emergency Services asks for input on the Totalbereskapskommistionen's investigation NOU 2023:17 Now it is serious - Totalbereskapskommisjonen.

We're early in history—if we change our priorities

It is our moral responsibility to act in line with the interests of those yet to be born.

Better, but still too narrowly, Vedum

Vedum does smart in including security policy in the upcoming perspective message, but he still leaves out some of the biggest threats of our time.