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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.
The lie behind the rule of action
We don't owe it to posterity to maximise the size of the Oil Fund.
Expert committee to advise on Norway's efforts for global health
Norwegian humanitarian and development organizations and think tanks are joining forces to set up a committee to make recommendations for Norway's global health efforts in the years ahead. Norway has played a leading role in global health cooperation in recent decades. It needs to be continued, the principals believe. Camilla Stoltenberg will be the head of the new committee.
Norwegian aid could change the world for good
Certain measures, even aid skeptics may not dispute that have the desired effect. Childhood vaccination is a well-known example -- measures against lead poisoning could be next.
No one is free when society is mobile-dependent
It is well known that the mobile is addictive. It stimulates the dopamine center in the brain, and has a design reminiscent of one-armed bandits in a casino hall. There is, however, another aspect of addiction that is underestimated and that makes it an almost impossible task for the individual to regulate their own use.
The Norwegian Red Cross misunderstands effectiveness
The Red Cross doesn't want to pit good causes against each other. But true humanity requires hard priorities.
Risk and Reward, 2024 AI Assurance Technology Market Report
Long term has contributed to this international report on technology for securing KI. “Risk & Reward” investigates the burgeoning AI Assurance Technology (AIAT) market, a sector poised to redefine how enterprises, investors, and legislators navigate the complexities of AI adoption and its attendant risks. This report aims to unpack the intricacies of this nascent market, exploring the evolving landscape of risk management in the age of AI, the pressing need for innovative compliance-enabling solutions, and the market opportunities that await proactive stakeholders.
Should vital health care be put up for auction?
The most important thing we can do to reduce the damage from a new pandemic is to prevent it.
Oil fund should set the AI standard
The Oil Fund can ensure more responsible AI development.
Media coverage
Sigrid Bratlie on podcast about cell and gene therapy
What is cell and gene therapy, what treatments are approved and what are the bottlenecks and opportunities? Sigrid Bratlie, special adviser Langsikt, spoke about this and more as a guest on the podcast Radium.
NOREC exchange and information support are ineffective, says the think-tank Langsikt
A number of measures in Norwegian aid are “not effective” and should be cut altogether, Eirik Mofoss and Cindy Robles said in an interview with Panorama. The money saved, they will spend on other aid measures.
Digitalization minister Tung is one of the Parliament's least in-demand ministers.
The Parliament's lack of interest in digitalisation is worrying. “There is still a prevailing view that digitalisation is an unsexy political area,” says Anders Eidesvik in Langsikt.
Do you keep up with the AI development? Here are the main breakthroughs now
“The trend seems to have accelerated recently [and] this is perhaps the most important technical development happening right now,” says Jakob Graabak, AI expert and special adviser in Langsikt.
Eirik Mofoss on the podcast Liberal Halvtime
What is long-term policy, and why do we need to think long-term? General Manager of Langsikt, Eirik Mofoss, discusses with Mathilde Fasting about what should be done to get more long-term vision in politics.
A Political Earthquake in Turkey
Ane Breivik, a Longsikt adviser and law student on exchange to Istanbul, writes about the overwhelming mobilization taking place in Istanbul's streets against Turkey's president.
- Has the potential to kill far more people than all the world's conflicts
Ingvild Wetrhus Thorsvik (V) is interviewed by Fædrelandsvennen about cuts in USAID and a recent aid trip to Kenya, where Langsikt participated as an organizer.
Sigrid Bratlie on podcast about GMOs, covid lab leaks and mutants
Sigrid Bratlie, Senior Advisor at Langsikt, is on Sunniva Rose's new podcast talking about why it's likely the covid virus leaked from a lab, what genetically modified organisms (GMOs) really are—and why GMOs can be really good.
This was impossible a short time ago
- It's spin wild. This is a whole new level, says Anders Eidesvik, KI advisor at Langsikt. He's referring to the new update to ChatGPT, which is far better at generating realistic images.
Aksel Braanen Sterri on Norsk Prepp's podcast on long-term preparedness
How do we prepare Norwegian society for the future? Aksel Braanen Sterri, Senior Vice President at Langsikt, shares his thoughts on preparedness, prepping and politics.