The coronavirus pandemic has substantially limited individuals’ freedom. In Europe, people have been shocked not simply because of the threat to lives, but also because of the threat to their freedom. Many governments prioritised public health and lives over freedom. … Read More
Denmark’s “anti-ghetto” laws in 2018 made the life of non-western ethnicities a misery. In 2019, Demark ranks the second happiest country in the world, stepping up from third place in 2018. Is Demark becoming the utopian city of Omelas? “Ghettos” … Read More
“I don’t need your permission to defend the North” Lyanna Mormont, in Game of Thrones, Season 7 In Game of Thrones, the speech of Lyanna Mormont in Season 7 went viral. It was because of her feminist and empowering speech. … Read More
“if the capability approach is expected […] to generate a specific and distinctive methodology, […] one may be disappointed.” Sabina Alkire (2007) “You know, more housing researchers are interested in the capability approach. But they don’t know how to apply … Read More
“How come ‘freedom’ can be a goal for human wellbeing? Why is it better? If everybody has the freedom to do whatever they like, it will be chaotic. What about responsibility? Social goals?” “If people are free to choose a … Read More