Supertrends

APPENDIX: SOURCES AND INSPIRATION

In addition to the small Bibliography, I decided to upload sources to my website www.larstvede.com under the Supertrends section, from where many of them can be clicked to lead directly to the information. Apart from that, it should be noted that there is a constant flow of new sources on many of the topics described, which is why I would encourage readers who wish to learn more to simply Google the relevant subjects.

I would also like to describe briefly how in general I keep myself informed, and mention some of the writers I have found particularly inspiring.

On the subject of writers, I read or listen to (as audiobooks) about 30–50 books per year – particularly when I am travelling. For example, I like audiobooks when I am driving, and printed books when sailing in the summer or flying. Some of the writers I have found particularly inspiring are: David Deutsch, Craig Venter, Nicholas Wade, Stewart Brand, Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Sowell, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Steven Pinker, Bjørn Lomborg, Niall Ferguson, Matt Ridley, Charles Murray, Richard Dawkins, and Paul Collier. But of course, there are countless others.

I prefer to buy books online, because then Amazon, where I buy them, gets to know me and gets better at recommending other books. After 20 years’ of intensive use of this service, Amazon's algorithms know pretty well what it takes to make Lars Tvede happy!

I also receive large amounts of analytical material from various major banks, which ...