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 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 MoreWhere to expect blood if low oil prices are here to stay?
Unless you’ve been living on a desert island for the past 12 months you’ve heard a lot of talk about falling oil prices. Since summer 2014 the drop has been significant and nobody knows how this will continue. If oil prices remain low for a long period, it’s clear that many countries dependent on oil exports will hurt. In some countries you might even see civil unrest and outright chaos.
Read MoreNever take Freedom of Inquiry and Free Speech for granted
I had planned that my first blog post on this site should probably cover some easy-going topic, like where to enjoy that perfect glass of Chianti in Milan. Then two news items hit me, one from Saudi-Arabia and the other from Turkey. I thought – here I am, and I could basically write about anything without being afraid of the consequences. But that's not the case everywhere and I wanted to remind myself that freedom of inquiry and free speech should never be taken for granted.
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