A revolution of norms

We are part of a historic revolution. This is how Pontus Strimling's TED-talk The Rise of Modern Values begun at TEDx Uppsala in November. In 18 minutes Pontus explains how norms are not something to be

In 2018 the Institute for Futures Studies will host the Kerstin Hesselgrens gästprofessur, held by Janine R Wedel, an American anthtropologist and professor at George Mason University i USA. Janine Wed at the institute in 2016. Follow that link and listen to Janine's TEDx-talk about the shadow elite affecting American politics.

Anders Sandberg, Future of Humanity Institute, Oxford University ABSTRACTHow likely is humanity to be severely damaged by a global disaster, or go extinct? How bad would it be? This talk will review wo

Do you frown at people who sneeze in their hand instead of in a tissue? Would you be prepared to punish that person by frowning at him or her, showing you dislike the behaviour? In that case you are a

Patricia Mindus

I am Professor in Practical Philosophy at Uppsala University. I have been visiting or affiliated researcher at several universities, including the University of Turin, LUISS Guido Carli, EUI, and more.

Main speaker: Julian Savulescu, Uehiro Professor of Practical Ethics A seminar on the use of medicine to improve moral behaviour and solve the greatest problems of the 21st century. The greatest problem

Janine R. Wedel is a university professor in the School of Public Policy at George Mason University and a Senior Research Fellow of the New America Foundation. ABSTRACTA new breed of influence elite ha