Category: Science
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The disavowal that hides in rationality
We tend to think of denial as something loud, visible, and absurd. The flat-Earther. The climate denier. The one who rants on Facebook about globalist hoaxes and fake scientists. We shake our heads, reassure ourselves that we are not them. That we are the ones who think clearly. That we are rational. But what if…
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Why we keep making excuses. An analytical exploration
By Simon Olling Rebsdorf, climate and science advocate, PhD, Author We know what needs to be done. We have known for decades. Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion – these crises are no surprise. Scientists have warned us, the data is clear. And yet, the world keeps delaying action. Why? It is frustrating and even…
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When we hesitate, the future fades
We hear it all the time. The world faces enormous challenges—from climate issues to social and economic breakdowns, wars, and democracies under pressure. For instance, 70% of the world’s population now lives under autocratic regimes. Yet, the necessary changes don’t seem to happen.
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How we can sabotage our own future – according to AI
ChatGPT reveals ten bleak strategies that can keep us trapped in division, misinformation, and short-term thinking. But there are solutions, focused on promoting critical thinking, strengthening communities, creating economic independence, and prioritizing sustainability to unlock humanity’s potential.
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Is fusion technology the key to passing civilization’s great filter?
In recent years, the question of why we haven’t discovered signs of intelligent life elsewhere in the Milky Way has become increasingly pressing. With over 100 billion stars in our galaxy, many of which host planets within the habitable zone, the odds of encountering life should be substantial. This paradox—known as the Fermi Paradox—has sparked…
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A parable of potential pain: reflections on family bonds and global responsibilities
At times, I find myself immersed in a poignant parable, envisioning a nursing home where the echoes of laughter belong to the elderly versions of my own children; individuals who have, in turn, birthed children and grandchildren. Within this imagined future, I witness a tender scene of familial bonds, as the elder me welcomes visits…
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A call for urgent action: navigating the complexities of climate change
Global Warming: A Symptom of Over-Production and Over-Consumption The record-breaking high temperatures witnessed not only here in Scandinavia but globally over four consecutive months signal a pressing issue rooted in over-production and over-consumption, particularly prevalent in the Western World. Sectors such as construction, transportation (especially flying), farming, and meat consumption are identified as significant contributors.…
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Respecting your peers
Respecting others is sometimes almost impossible. Right-wing extremism, left-wing extremism, religious or political fundamentalism, anti-science, flat-eathers, etc. But in my view, they should all be respected from the outset.
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Science and technology forecasting
Natural sciences, such as physics, astronomy and biology, have developed explosively in the 20th century. Naturally, we have no reliable knowledge of how they will develop in the future, and we can only guess about future discoveries. While there are extremely reliable predictions of nature based on scientific theories, there is no equivalent prediction of…
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Growing out of the past as a seed for the future
May 02018* Introduction of Hope The above indication of the year (02018) is not flawed. It tests the possible effect of denoting years not in thousands, but in tens of thousands, in that way indirectly installing a potential hope for imagining a future much further away than we usually tend to think about. But this…
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