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The Lawlessness of Childhood

Adults are peaceful because we get protection from police and the judiciary. If we want our children to do the same, we need to radically rethink things.

Budgets reveal: So little is passed on to local partners

We have looked at the budgets of Norad's twelve largest partners in Norway. The proportion transferred to local partners is disappointingly low.

More of the oil profits should go towards green investments

Norway's rightful share of climate finance is four times higher than it is today.

Thick or pregnant? Slimming drugs with unexpected side effects.

We need a health system that doesn't just consider one and one treatment.

Ten commandments for long-term and value-added AI

Norway needed a vision for oil — now we need one for data and artificial intelligence. A AI committee consisting of 15 experts will draw up 10 KI and data budgets for Norway. The bids will be announced at the end of September.

This is how Norfund should be scaled up

The Norwegian Parliament has asked the government to strengthen Norfund's Climate Investment Fund. The way it's done is crucial.

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.

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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.