Living in the Earth Ecosystem
The notion of nature as the source of harmony is deeply rooted in the ecological movement. Do we now need new stories about our species to survive?
ZERO and the Nobel laureates
If you are one of those who think exhortations about environmental destruction are well exaggerated, you should not read on.
Magicians and prophets about the future of nature
In an effective mix of polemics and history of ideas, this book shows how the environmental situation is a product of the ideas we have about it.
Social control 4.0
China's digital social credit system operates with a form of gamified control, which rewards users as they score points for behavior inside and outside the network. Within 2020, Chinese authorities are planning to establish a nationwide system. Western commentators react with disgust, but is our own social media really that much better?
Recurring return on Black Box
"How much fascism can we tolerate in a democracy?" Asks one of the actors present with the Ways of Seeing theater piece on Black Box in November.
Pending Thai new elections
While the sun shines on Thailand's sandy beaches, the political storm is never far away.
More than a human being
Documentary of the Month: Peter Mettler's new feature film, Becoming Animal also has a philosophical depth, where it allows Canadian eco-philosopher Davis Abram to play an important role.
About the dictatorship of the proletariat
This post aims to show why it was a political mistake by the SUF to program the dictatorship of the proletariat.
What does NATO really want?
According to our government, the great NATO exercise that is going on in Central Norway these days should give us a sense of security. But does the course NATO has stood out in recent years, a sense of security?
Did Libertas stand behind the action against Pax?
As is well known, the action against Pax started with Morgenbladet bringing a strongly misleading overview of the publisher's financial position. One or more people have photocopied parts of last year's annual report, but deftly cut off important asset items, such as receivables of close to one million. These photocopies were sent to Morgenbladet, VG, NÅ, the Conservative Party's Press Office and a number of creditors, accompanied by an appeal that something had to be done to stop Pax.
A radical bastion
PAX publishing is one of the few bastions of radicalism in Norway. The neo-radicalism of the 60 years is hard to imagine without this arsenal of political literature.
A new culture
Antonio Gramsci's notes from the cell in fascist Italy in the 20 century were collected and published under the title Prison Diaries after World War II. The time has come to pick him up again.
Proximity to American conventionalism
Of the two new films about the Utøya massacre, it is Reconstructing Utøya which, through four survivors' honest accounts, in all its simplicity allows us to see both the extent of the tragedy and a way forward for those involved.
Heading for a new Northern Ireland?
The battle for Catalonia could be the start of an insoluble conflict.
A tragic chapter in Norwegian history
Not many expected the Petersen Committee to come up with a critique of Norway's role in the Libya war, but the committee's report is nevertheless less critical than expected. It all remains a sad story.
In Gandhi's footsteps
Indian activist and philosopher Vandana Shiva now visits Norway at the Globalization Conference.
Mobilizes before Norway's largest military exercise
Several mobilization meetings are now being organized against the NATO exercise Trident Juncture around Norway. "There is an increasing build-up of militarism in Europe, and it is dangerous," one of the peace activists told Ny Tid.
No longer valid?
Former Minister for Integration Listhaug boasted that "Norway today has Europe's strictest immigration policy". The contrast to the national hero Nansen's humanitarian work after the First World War could hardly be greater?
From folk hero to dictator
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is more and more similar to his violent and dictatorial predecessor.
Catalan separatists and anarchists are still fighting
One year after the referendum in Barcelona, 100 people are still fighting for a future republic. Ny Tid recently met a leading separatist and asks him why.
The Georgian dogs
Join Georgia, where the street dogs are served ice cream and cheese bread and receive the necessary medical treatment in state animal clinics.
Cases for everyone!
This year's Case Proceedings Festival has a varied and star-studded program, and is practicing its democratic basic thinking by being open to everyone.
Under Brooklyn bridge for #Metoo
Seven female photographers in a tough macho industry are commenting on the #Metoo debate by encouraging dialogue.
About those who become injured
Both Edward Burtynsky and Rune Eraker will create change through the photograph.