We shouldn’t take our human rights for granted, as they have not come without sacrifice. Throughout history, people have fought and died for the cause of human rights, and as the world changes and evolves, we must be vigilant in defending our human rights.
Read MoreFinland should be a pioneer in e-voting
Considering that Finland is often ranked high in global studies regarding internet usage and innovation, I would argue that Finland is extremely well positioned to tackle the challenges involved in e-voting. E-voting would not only be good for our democracy but it could also strengthen our image as a forerunner in digitalization and innovation on the global scene.
Read MoreFinland, Sweden and Corona
Currently, as I see it, Finland is inflicting serious and potentially long-lasting damage to its society and economy through continued excessive restrictions. Sweden, with its more pragmatic approach, will undoubtedly emerge as the winner in the end.
Read MoreIf you get the chance to vote, you should vote
But here we are, the counties will be established and councils will be elected, and there’s not much to be done about it right now. Except to vote. Because let’s face it, if you live in a representative democracy and you’re handed the right (but not obligation) to vote, it would be arrogant, lazy, and stupid not to vote.
Read MoreNo sign of coronavirus in Helsinki
As the old saying goes, Finns turn into different people in the summertime when the vacation season kicks off. Suddenly this law-abiding rational people turn into a bunch of hippies that couldn’t care less about anything but sauna and sunshine. Let’s hope we get lucky and don’t end up with a bad situation in the autumn. But to be honest, I don’t feel too comfortable with the way most of us in Finland are behaving right now – and I definitely don’t believe in luck in these kinds of situations.
Read MoreThoughts of gratitude on Midsummer’s Eve
I’m celebrating Midsummer once again in Hanko, on the southernmost tip of Finland, at Villa Maija. As Midsummer’s Eve is approaching its end, I thought it would be appropriate to express some thoughts of gratitude.
Read MoreAs people are living longer, why shouldn't we raise the retirement age?
The question about retirement age pops up every now and then and it’s of course a can of worms that few politicians would like to open. Political strategists have always known that a sure-fire way to cause a drop in your support numbers is to suggest a higher retirement age.
Read MoreHaving a Google Assistant in your sauna is not at all ridiculous
Having now been able to access Google Assistant from my sauna for a couple of months, I can vouch that it’s absolutely great! There’s the entertainment aspect of it, mainly thanks to music and podcasts, but you can also ask Google about whatever happens to come in your mind. You can also send notes to yourself and set reminders, or even dictate parts of your next blog post. And if you want your sauna session to be a meditative and mindful experience, you can always play a guided meditation, or just ignore the damn thing and sweat in silence.
Read MoreNovember Meditations in Hanko Finland
After the shocking U.S. presidential election result I decided that I need to take a break from all political and economical news flows. No more talking heads. No more analyses. Enough is enough.
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