Abundance Oslo

We're an informal group discussing "abundance"-related topics:

A future we can look forward to, not just one to survive.

What if scarcity isn't inevitable – it's just a problem we haven't solved yet?

Maybe you're interested or curious about one or more of the following topics, which may be grouped under the emergent "abundance"-conversation:

• Making it easier to actually build all the things we need more of, for example housing and clean energy ("a liberalism that builds") – the vision of Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein in their book "Abundance"
• Developing powerful technologies like AI/robotics and bio-tech in a safe and responsible way, unlocking unimaginable abundance
• Making the economies of Norway and Europe more productive – better conditions for startups/scaleups, finishing the European single market, high-risk high-reward research
• Ecomodernism: boosting economic growth while preserving the environment – clean energy, cultivated meat, electric tech – which overlaps with the "solarpunk" vision
• Preserving and strengthening the heritage from the Enlightenment – reason, science, humanism, the institutions of liberal democracy – which made modern growth possible in the first place.
• Strengthening the defense of our liberal democracies – building resilient supply chains and defense capacity, overcoming vulnerabilities and defense equipment rationing

The shared instinct: making the pie bigger, not just fighting over the slices.

We can create a vastly better world for humans and non-human animals alike, built with things like science, technology, smart policy and an expanding moral circle.

What interests you the most? Any other topic not mentioned here? Write in the group chat or message me.

I'm not a tech expert or a professional – just an enthusiast looking to discuss motivating visions for Norway, Europe and humanity. Curious minds welcome, whatever your background, political view or level of expertise – even strange and controversial ideas have a place here. Just bring curiosity, empathy and intellectual humility.

This is a new initiative and input is very much appreciated – whether that's suggestions for topics, venues, or how the group should develop. If you'd like to co-organize or help shape what this group becomes, please reach out. And if a better abundance-focused group already exists, or someone has an idea for a stronger one, I'd happily point people there instead – just let me know.