Sunday, October 09, 2022

Lessons from "Borgen": on working with politicians

 “… as a matter of fact, it’s partly my fault, I let [the Chinese] use the area where my hunting hut is and they gave me this fine boat as thanks.” - Greenlandic Seal-hunter talking to Birgitte on the boat while hearing icebergs get blown-up by the Chinese oil company



Below are my reflections of Borgen Seasons 1-4. As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been watching Borgen for the past few months and become somewhat obsessed with it. For those that don’t know, Borgen is a Danish drama about a woman that becomes Prime Minister and learns how to be a master politician. It’s a fascinating tale of power, the art of negotiation and politics.

Lessons from "Borgen": on working with politicians


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Movies show that some Americans have not been on board with the cult of 


Great Resignation’? ‘Quiet Quitting’? If You’re Surprised by America’s Anti-Work Movement, Maybe You Need to Watch More Movies

Movies show that some Americans have not been on board with the cult of work.


Early-blind people do hear better


Fat Bear Week 2022: The voting has started CNN


Vegetarians Are More Likely to Be Depressed, But Not For The Reason You Think. “Vegetarians have around twice as many depressive episodes as meat-eaters, according to a new study. The study, based on survey data from Brazil, chimes with earlier research that found higher rates of depression among those who forgo meat. However, the new study suggests that this link exists independent of nutritional intake. . . . [I]t is possible that being depressed causes people to be more likely to become vegetarian rather than the other way around. The symptoms of depression can include rumination on negative thoughts, as well as feelings of guilt.”