Embarrassingly long meals, forgetting the fitness app and combining science with existential questions are some of the things that Anders Rosengren will be talking about in this episode. He is a doctor, a professor of molecular medicine and an author in Sweden, working with different kinds of health projects where questions about life are incorporated. Of course we must say yes to all that is measurable and scientific, but also open our eyes to the fact that health is so much more than that, Anders says. Therefore, he and his research colleagues at Gothenburg University have developed Livsstil ..read more

The importance of a healthy feedback culture, problems with bosses not trusting their employees, benefits of making mistakes and positive effects of a “digital first” mindset… These are some of the things that Karin Zingmark brings up when talking about how to make working environments better. She is a Swedish strategic advisor, lecturer and author with communication and leadership as her main focus. For many years she worked as Head of Marketing and Communications at Microsoft Sweden. Now she is running her own business where she helps organisations and companies to improve their communicatio ..read more

Extended episode due to important, interesting and fun content. In this episode we focus on the stuff we eat and how it will change, how it must change and how it is likely to taste. Many issues need to be solved in the near future. Listen as Paul, Sigrid and Simon discuss zero waste, circularity, nutrition, look and texture of proteins and food in culture and tradition. Paul Svensson - chef, TV-chef and restaurateurs. Sigrid Bárány - chef, food inspirer and former Swedish Masterchef winner. Simon Caspersen - co-founder of SPACE10, IKEA’s external research and design lab. Also in this episode ..read more

World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to honoring the strength and courage of refugees around the world. Listen to these amazing stories from former refugee’s, Abdul Alkayali and Alqumit Alhamad in a conversation with Astrid van Genderen Stort. Astrid van Genderen Stort, Chief of emergencies and external engagement, UNCHR Abdul Alkayali, IKEA, Czech Republic Alqumit Alhamad, Sweden-based visual artist This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience in Helsingborg, Sweden.. Produced by: Sandra Charléz Sound design by: Joakim Löfgren ..read more

Extended episode of The Oracle with Kodjo Akolor - one of Swedens most famous standup comedians and radio hosts for the past 20 years. In this episode Kodjo talks about the insight he’s gained from some of his experiences both on and off stage, the power of laughter and how it can bridge the gap between people that at first seem to stand too far apart. Written by: Kodjo Akolor and Navid Bavey Produced by: Navid Bavey Sound design by: Viktor Bergdahl Executive producer: Sandra Charléz ..read more

Oskar Kihlborg is an adventurer who’s involved in several different organizations dedicated to raising awareness about climate change and helping ordinary people to be a part of the solution moving forward. As one of the first Swedes ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest, Oskar is no stranger to mountain tops and sea floors, and has seen first hand how nature has been affected by humanity's way of living. In this episode of The Oracle, Oskar tells us about some of his journeys and the lessons he’s learned from them, and about the power people can have when it comes to making a change in th ..read more

Johan Kuylenstierna is a geographer, climate expert, and the chair of the Swedish Climate Policy Council. He’s been working on climate related issues for the past 30 years, and it’s taken him from giving lectures at the university, to boardrooms at major companies helping them make sustainable choices, and to the UN working towards a fossil free future. In this episode of the Oracle, Johan talks about the need for collaboration and the importance of a mindset that helps us face our challenges in a hopeful way. Because the way we tell the story also affects our solution to it. Written by: Johan ..read more

Neel Tamhane is very passionate about energy. And especially, the distribution of it. He works as the solar strategy lead at Space10, a project working on improving and simplifying everyday life for people all around the world. Ever since a young age, he’s been interested in sustainable solutions and in this episode he’ll share his thoughts on how we can fundamentally redesign our power distribution systems, and why the answers to our common problems aren’t always in the places you’d expect. He’s vision includes creating something that might fundamentally change how we, at least in the global ..read more

Ida Hallgren is a Philosophical Practitioner, researcher and Psychologist who works with philosophy for individuals and organizations. In this episode of the Oracle she talks about how negative thinking can lead the way to a more sustainable future. Written by: Ida Hallgren and Agneta Karlsson Produced by: Agneta Karlsson Sound design by: Viktor Bergdahl Executive producer: Sandra Charléz ..read more

Zeynep Erdal is a person that aspires to be the change she wants to see in the world. During the pandemic she created a WhatsApp-group with women from all over the world and gave them a platform to talk about their experiences during and beyond COVID-19. This quickly grew and soon created an empowering and supportive space where women could share their stories, called WoVid Diaries. Apart from this she also works as student city planner and coordinator in Malmö where she strives to make the city the best it can be for young people seeking education and higher studies. That’s what she’s going t ..read more