It has become increasingly clear that the world is entering a major phase of transition. Our current way of life is pushing the planet to its limits, geopolitical tensions are rising, and the technological revolution is leading us into uncharted territory. The way forward remains uncertain.

In his latest book, History for Tomorrow, Roman Krznaric examines how we can tackle today’s crises by learning from both the mistakes and achievements of the past. He engages in conversation with Kalle Moene, one of our most distinguished and versatile economists, and Siddhart Sareen, a leading environmental social scientist specializing in energy transition governance. Together, they explore some of the most urgent and far-reaching questions imaginable: What kind of futures do we want to shape? And what futures are possible?

Participants:

Roman Krznaric is an Australian philosopher and author of eight books. His latest book History for Tomorrow: Inspiration from the Past for the Future of Humanity was released this summer and is translated into Norwegian (Res Publica forlag).

Siddharth Sareen is a Research Professor at Fridtjof Nansen Institute, and Professor II at University of Bergen. He received the 2024 Nils Klim Prize for his research in environmental social sciences.

Kalle Moene is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Economics ved University of Oslo.

Moderator: Hilde Sandvik, journalist

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