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Rule-consequentialism, procreative freedom, and future generations
Ratio Abstract In this paper I analyse how procreative freedom poses a challenge for rule-consequentialism. First, I reconstruct the rule-consequentialist case for procreative freedom. Second, I argue t
Democracy and the Common Good: A Study of the Weighted Majority Rule
Doctoral thesis in practical philosophy, Stockholm: Department of Philosophy, Stockholm University. Abstract In this study I analyse the performance of a democratic decision-making rule: the weighted ma
Popular sovereignty facing the deep state. The rule of recognition and the powers of the people
Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy, published online first. doi.org/10.1080/13698230.2019.1644583 Abstract This paper investigates the relationship between the idea of popula
Whatever You Want: Inconsistent Results is the Rule, Not the Exception, in the Study of Primate Brain Evolution
PLoS ONE Abstract Primate brains differ in size and architecture. Hypotheses to explain this variation are numerous and many tests have been carried out. However, after body size has been accounted for

Responsibility for interpreting implicit bias
Alex Madva, from a workshop at the Institute for Futures Studies in Stockholm, June 2018.

Completed: Preferences for coordination - their function and evolutionary foundation
Using behavioral game theory, this project aims to provide a deeper understanding of how collective action decisions are made and why people make the choices they do.
Tipping Point (Exhibition)
Exhibition of Tipping Point:Opening 1 June Galärparken, Djurgåren (close to Junibacken) at 5 pm (preview at 4:30 pm). Therafter daily 2-19 June, opens 11 am, last showing 3 pm every day.Seminar series3, 4, 9 and 14 June, see below.
Gustaf Arrhenius elected to a council which will help government with sustainability
During the Swedish politician's week in Visby, the government decided to appoint a scientific council for sustainable development. The council will strengthen the link between politics and academia. Th
Freedom as Non-domination and Democratic Inclusion
Res Publica. doi:10.1007/s11158-016-9348-8 Abstract According to neo-republicans, democracy is morally justified because it is among the prerequisites for freedom as non-domination. The claim that democ
IF in search of new Director
Since Peter Hedström will be leaving the Institute on the 31st of August, the board is now recruiting his successor. This person will be taking on the responsibility of developing the future work of t