Why do I support the Nordic social democratic experiment so strongly that I’d even fight for it? There are many reasons, but one is a personal story.
This is my grandfather’s home; he is (probably) )one of the boys at the table.
This is my grandfather’s home; he is (probably) )one of the boys at the table.
My great-grandfather could not afford a chimney, so every time this one-room house was heated, they had to stay outside. Even during Finnish winter. (They also did not have shoes for everyone.)
I have a PhD and MSc(eng.), fully paid by the state. Which, on the whole, works.
I have a PhD and MSc(eng.), fully paid by the state. Which, on the whole, works.
I would very much like that every human had the same or better opportunities I've had. But that requires a fair and just sharing of resources. Which necessitates a fair sharing of power, and limits to the powers of individuals.
That is, radical democracy.
That is, radical democracy.
Of all the societal systems post -industrial revolution humans have tried so far, the Nordic model seems to be the least distant from this ideal.
The goal should be a society where no one has so much power that they can dominate others, nor so little they can be dominated.
The goal should be a society where no one has so much power that they can dominate others, nor so little they can be dominated.
Now much of the wealth that has made Finland’s ascent possible has been obtained in unfair exchanges with even poorer countries, or other species. We need to correct that too. But in principle, I see no reason why this model could not ultimately become prevalent.
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