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You are privileged, that gives you a responsibility.
Vær moralsk ambisiøse, Indøk-studenter
Even the economists don't understand the AI revolution
Our economic institutions are not aligned with the KI revolution -- and the government doesn't know it.
We need answers about the origin of the pandemic to avoid new disasters
Technological thresholds for developing dangerous viruses and bacteria are disappearing at a high pace.
Antibiotic resistance requires new thinking — learn from Norwegian oil policy
No one will invest in developing new antibiotics, even if resistant bacteria are taking ever more lives. The solution lies in a well-known Norwegian success.
Children need education, but do they need their own education funds?
Nine aid leaders warn of cuts in support for education funds because education is important. But an important purpose does not make all remedies equally good. What if other measures can produce better results?
Better aid for a changed world: 100-day plan for new government
How to organize Norwegian aid? Part 4 of 4.
We need more lotteries in Norwegian politics
The critics of the proposal reveal a lack of understanding of knowledge-based policy.
Mystery in Wuhan
Molecular biologist and science communicator Sigrid Bratlie has published a book in search of the origins of the COVID pandemic.
Confessions of a Hypocrite
In the pursuit of tasty proteins, you are responsible for the lives and murders of thousands of animals over the course of a lifetime. Forget your flights, the infidelity, and the cheap products from China. If animals in production have a claim to being treated like the sentient and thinking beings they are, your diet is probably the worst thing you do.
The government has lost control
This week, negotiations on a new climate settlement broke down.
Media coverage
Norwegian KI policy is frighteningly naive. Norwegian KI experts are short-sighted and arrogant
Trade Council member Tore Wig writes that we must create plans that also take into account the most dramatic scenarios, and act politically as if KI can create this kind of strategic challenge for Norway.
A hobby terrorist with KI can design the next pandemic
The ongoing revolution in artificial intelligence presents us with enormous opportunities — but if unbridled AI development meets modern biotechnology, we also run the risk that people with evil intentions and just a little knowledge could create viruses, bioweapons and a host of other dangers. Senior advisor Sigrid Bratlie discusses with Lars Glomnes.
Are people going to trust a public sector run with AI?
By 2030, 100 percent of the world's most popular public sector will use artificial intelligence. Senior adviser Tellef Raabe is interviewed.
Bevilgningene til effektiv bistand bør økes, ikke reduseres
Lederartikkelen i Dagens Perspektiv argumenterer for økt bevilgning til effektiv bistand, og refererer til Langsikt sin bistandsbudsjettanalyse og Eirik Mofoss sin podkastsamtale med Ness om bistand.
When artificial intelligence scares itself
How should we react to companies continuing to develop software they themselves believe is a danger to humanity? Academic Manager Aksel Braanen Sterri is interviewed in Minerva.
Five happy things in biotechnology
Molecular biologist and senior advisor Sigrid Bratlie explains five biotechnology breakthroughs. They sound like science fiction, but are happening right now.
Will examine the use of consultants in the assistance
Senior adviser Cindy Robles is interviewed stating that the World Bank has replied to the State Department that it has nothing to defer on the cost level of Abyrint.
Cindy Robles om norsk støtte til Verdensbanken: – Ikke like hot å gi penger til kjernen
Norske bistandspenger går til dyre særfond med fancy logoer fremfor der de gjør mest nytte, mener seniorrådgiver i Langsikt og tidligere Verdensbank-ansatt.
Podcast with Cindy Robles about the World Bank
Senior adviser Cindy Robles has guested on the podcast World Problems to discuss the government's new strategy for the World Bank.
Many countries are cutting aid to refugees. Norway, too, has changed its priorities in recent years. In Kakuma refugee camp, they have to face consequences.
Eirik Mofoss's aid budget analysis is linked to in NRK's case on aid cuts.