I have come to believe that every citizen should get a fixed amount of money for doing absolutely nothing. The concept might seem a bit insane, but it is now being tried out in several countries. The results so far are interesting …
The Automation Revolution
On Wolves and How To Start A Fistfight in Norway
If you want to start a physical fight in Norway, you only need to bring up the subject of wolves, or more precisely, you need to say out loud that you want lots of wolves out in the Norwegian woods. If you do that, someone will probably stand up and call you names, while clenching his fists.
Hugin and Munin – The Duality of Your Mind
Did you know that Odin’s two ravens Hugin and Munin are symbols meant to explain the duality of your mind? I have always been fascinated by this concept. As it often is with Norse mythology, the more you look into it, the more you learn about yourself and the world around you.
Concepts that meant nothing to a Norse heathen
Things were not always as they are today. For example, some concepts and ideas that we tend to take for granted today, weren’t even a thing back in The Viking Age.
Have you seen Jack in the Green?
Have you seen Jack in the Green? I saw him the other day – almost!
How To Stop Depression
Five things you can do to stop depression.
The Gods in Our Genes
One of the most interesting theories about the origin of Norse mythology is that Odin was a chieftain who led his people into what is now Norway. In the sagas, Snorre writes that Odin and his people lived near the river Don in Russia.
