On August 22, 1936, Minnesota's 22nd governor, Floyd Bjørnstjerne Olson, died suddenly in his office at 44. The cause was stomach cancer.Olson had for some time experienced failing health with several serious stomach ulcers. When he visited the Mayo Clinic...
More and more people, especially teenagers, are becoming increasingly frustrated with climate change: Why aren't we seeing more progress? I share the frustration of slow progress. This is what made me start a foundation with the mission to make the future come...
If one tries to digest all the negative arguments floundering around about the crisis of democracy, it's easy to get an impression of the world being more democratic a few decades ago. This is also in fact a false impression. Going back to the early 2000s, Saddam...
Being a pessimist has a negative connotation; few call themselves pessimists or admit they are if someone claims it. Being pessimistic is often perceived as intelligent and clever while being a pronounced pessimist is rarely well-received. That is why they have come...
There has been a longstanding debate between two proponents. One claims pleasure is the key to happiness, another that purpose or meaning is the key to true happiness. Religious leaders, philosophers, and scientists have contributed to this debate throughout history....
Elon Musk is one of the most fascinating people of the 21st century. A unique entrepreneur and, right now, humanity's MVP. Much has been said and written about how he thinks and operates, but I think a crucial part has been neglected despite that. There are two...