Magnus Nome

Magnus Nome is a former Editor-in-Chief of openDemocracy. He is currently CEO of Science Addiction, and has previously worked as a writer, journalist and broadcaster in Oslo.

Why a Nobel Nomination is utterly meaningless

We frequently encounter the honorific Nobel prize nominee, almost always referring to the Peace prize. But what does it really signify?

By Magnus Nome

/ 7 Oct 2019

Why a Nobel Nomination is utterly meaningless

Heartfelt rationality

The side effects of good intentions and tolerance can be more suffering. We must let our hearts set our goals, but use the mind to pursue them. Our former Editor-in-Chief, reflecting on rationality and the fallout of a TV-series. Archive: This article was first published on October 1, 2012.

By Magnus Nome

/ 31 Dec 2015

Passing the torch

openDemocracy's Editor-in-Chief is stepping down this summer to pursue new challenges. Here he writes about his two years at the helm of oD.

By Magnus Nome

/ 29 Apr 2014

Words and money

Our Editor-in-Chief responds to Yasmin Nair, who argues that those who write for free are 'scabs'.

By Magnus Nome

/ 19 Mar 2014

openDemocracy - here to stay

Our Editor-in-Chief on our 2013 turnaround and how our readers can strengthen our influence for years to come

By Magnus Nome

/ 11 Dec 2013

The Norwegian shift to the right: 10 short lessons on The Progress Party

Norway seems to have taken a sharp turn to the right, and some have warned of right-wing extremism in a bastion of social democracy. A ten-step guide to understanding The Progress Party.

By Magnus Nome

/ 14 Oct 2013

The many beliefs of openDemocracy

Replying to criticism of openDemocracy's tone and belief, our Editor-in-Chief describes it as a home to a wide variety of opinions and convictions, all of which it's good for us to be exposed to

By Magnus Nome

/ 30 Sep 2013

Don't say 'I told you so'

Avoid the temptation to be smug about it: Snowden's leaks matter, and others will follow.

By Magnus Nome

/ 6 Jul 2013

Retake your privacy

The US can read your emails because you let them. Demand privacy – but take it back first.

By Magnus Nome

/ 21 Jun 2013

Introducing the oDBlog

Our Editor-in-Chief says hello, and introduces the new openDemocracy blog.

By Magnus Nome

/ 13 Jun 2013

We did it!

Thank you to all of you for helping us reach £250,000 - openDemocracy will stay open!

By Magnus Nome

/ 28 Mar 2013

Less than ten thousand to go

There is less than £10,000 to go in our campaign to keep oD open. With the reminder of openDemocracy's early foresight on the Iraq war, our Editor-in-Chief asks you to walk with us over the finishing line.

By Magnus Nome

/ 20 Mar 2013