Tor Nørretranders (born 1955 in Copenhagen) is a Danish popular-science author with more than 30 books to his name. He is best known internationally for *The User Illusion* (Danish: *Mærk verden*, 1991), in which he introduced the concept of 'exformation' and argued that conscious awareness accounts for only a tiny fraction of the brain's information processing. Alongside his writing career he has worked as a journalist at outlets including *Information* and Danmarks Radio, and held an adjunct professorship in the philosophy of science at Copenhagen Business School.
Nørretranders published *Alderdomsoprør* (Forlaget Stauns, 2025) on the occasion of his 70th birthday - a book about climate, community and the need for peace of mind in a turbulent world.
Nørretranders is back on tour with the show *Verdens problemer løst på 120 minutter* together with Svend Brinkmann, Rane Willerslev and Anne Sophia Hermansen - after three years in a row with sold-out halls.
The show *Verdens problemer løst på 120 minutter* repeated its success at Tivoli's Concert Hall on January 27, 2025 after two completely sold-out years in a row.
Nørretranders published *Nonf.* (People's, 2024), a book about faith, identity and the secular worldview addressed to nonfirmanders and other young people.
Gyldendal published *I syv sind* (October 2023), Nørretranders' book about the 100-year history of quantum physics and its connections to the human mind.
Tor Nørretranders discusses his new book about aging, wisdom, and how older generations can contribute to solving contemporary challenges like climate change and social fragmentation.
Author Tor Nørretranders discusses his book "Alderdomsoprør", urging older people to use their life experience to fight for the preservation of nature's diversity and social community.
Philosopher Morten Grønborg discusses the origin of everything, the emergence of life, and the mystery of consciousness with three science communicators in separate conversations at Østerbro Library.
Philosopher Morten Grønborg discusses the cosmos, life, and consciousness with leading science communicators in a three-part series at Østerbro Library.