Electric Car

When I imagined having an electric car it was like entering the future – with some sort of digital goggles, cybernetic robotic elements growing from my arms and of course a giant ‘mega Dane’ badge.

Eating and writing

I’m a Danish/Chinese writer living in Copenhagen. My life is mainly about eating and writing. My writing is definitely an acquired taste – like kimchi. And in the west, kimchi is not for everyone.

How to manage personal energy for business success

I used to be quadruple national jiu jitsu champion. What I learned from my Sensei about managing and preparing for a battle, I have also found extremely useful for coaching and training executives in multinational corporations.

Shaking off fire fears this festive season

On her first Danish Christmas, Australian journalist Lisa Martin realised she had a mild case of pyrophobia.

Denmark’s ‘Quran Law’ and its ramifications for Denmark and Danish Muslims

Visually violent incidents such as Quran burning create an oppressive atmosphere in which Danish Muslims are susceptible to alienation and a retreat from their sense of belonging in Denmark. The new bill underlines that Muslims are a valued part of Danish culture and society and that Denmark respects the rights and freedoms of all its citizens.

S-Train Etiquette

We’re all pissed off together. And that’s what counts.

Denmark, you must do better!

Discrimination and ethnic profiling still happen far too often in Denmark. Whether we call it racism or not is not the issue. Ethnic Danes like me need to get our act together and confront our ignorance.

The Dark

Here comes Danish winter. Once, I had coffee sucked from its cup, as a frosty hurricane dived into the tiny hole in the lid, ripped it off, and pulled my drink out with it.

You should work more, we are told

The most pressing political issue right now is the shortage of labor. According to the government there is a solution: you should work more. However, this does not resonate with public opinion as many people already feel overburdened with work.

The secret to leading Danes, part II

Signe Biering is an executive coach, trained in psychology, with a background in diplomacy.

Make love and work less

The philosophy of Aktiv Dødshjaelp

Assisted death: In this article I’m going to appeal to your senses and your philosophical mind.