Author Lecture: Tor Nørretranders

In "Alderdomsoprør" (Aging Uprising), Tor Nørretranders argues that the world needs "good old people" - those who remember a time with more fish in the seas, greater biodiversity, and stronger communities. Their experience and perspective are crucial in an era of climate change, artificial intelligence, and rapid social transformation.

Drawing on his book, Nørretranders invites reflection on change blindness, community, responsibility, and peace of mind - and how the surplus of old age can become a resource for society as a whole. Aging is not just about those growing old, but also about the world we leave to future generations.

Tor Nørretranders is a non-fiction author with more than 30 books exploring what it means to be human. His work spans from the role of natural science in modern culture to environmental issues, war and peace, creativity, faith, and food. "Alderdomsoprør" was published on the occasion of his 70th birthday.