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What do we owe the future?

It may seem obvious that Norway should contribute more to combating climate change. But must Norway always do what is best for the world?

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.