Markus Palmén
(MSc) is a freelance journalist who previously worked as the editor-in-chief of Elm (until 8/2017). Contact: markus.palmen@gmail.com; Twitter: @MarkusPalmen; +358 50 3833 968.
Where are you heading, EU?
Two Finnish EU experts debate about the state of the EU in 2017.
Psychotherapy: Science, courage, trust and art
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery for the patient, but before this can happen the therapist will have learned to use the central tool of the trade – his or her own psyche.
Politics, parents and bug food
Stopping climate change requires innovations from across all sectors of society. In this article, a growing business, a political party and a civil society initiative share their views on learning and activism.
Hope is the only alternative
Climate change is the biggest learning challenge of our time – and perhaps also a chance to ask again what kind of life we want.
Intuition – a game changer for climate change?
Using intelligent intuition may be a game-changing tool in solving wicked problems such as climate change. Intuition is a learnable skill, argues researcher Asta Raami, and it enables us to tap into our non-conscious reservoir of knowledge and experience.
Citizenship – abstraction or reality in the adult learning class?
How are the broad concerns on citizenship actually reflected in the micro-reality of the adult learning class?
On complexity
Our best bet in equipping ourselves for the future is to retain a curious, learning mind.