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I am a student of political science in Norway. I'm interested in questions of politics, political theory and history, music and environmentalism.

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Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Top 10 albums of all time and what makes them the best: 15 of 23
As everyone knows, it is no easy task to list the ten best albums of all time. The reason most often cited is that taste is subjective, which I obviously agree with. I do, however, disagree that subjectivity is a reason why making such lists is difficult. When I make this list, my goal is not to make a list everyone will agr... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews The most overrated albums of all time: 2 of 3
I know this list might offend some, which is probably the purpose of the list. These ten albums are albums I personally own, it's albums that I like, but it's also albums I find overrated. All the artists had somethign to offer, but I feel these albums are not as good as some would say. 10. Jeff Buckley Grace: This one I nev... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Does reality TV really reflect reality ?: 23 of 33
The short answer to whether reality TV reflects reality is that no, it does not. Something is real only to the degree that what happens is not controlled by others, or that it is not under another person's influence. In reality shows, the contestants appear in a "reality" they would normally not find themselves in. Obviously... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Tips for green living: 10 of 12
If you really want to live green, you should just lay down and stop breathing. That would really help. However, for most of us, that is not an alternative, and thus we should attempt to find other things. I have a few rules I try to live by, and they do really help make my quality of life better, not worse. I do regulate mys... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Latin America Problems of poverty in Brazil: 7 of 7
I am among those people who has lived in poverty in Brazil. I was not among those who were poor, but I established friendships with some of them. One advantage was that I could walk around late at night and I would not be harmed by crime. Another was that I received a lesson for life. Poverty is a word I am not very fond of.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Is the media showing bias in favor of Obama?: 5 of 5
It appears to me that the Republican has a winning strategy when they start complaining about the Democratic candidate getting all the media attention. The result seems to be that the media turns more negative on the Democratic candidate, and the Republican party can celebrate their success. This approach was used against Jo... More..