Øivind H. Solheim

The Nordic Storyteller — novelist, essayist, and creator exploring aging, transformation, and meaning. My work, from novels to From Aging to Becoming, invites reflection, renewal, and the courage to see later life as a beginning.

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Verda bak overskriftene

The Nordic Storyteller, reflects on the pervasive negativity of news media and its impact on our perception of the world. He argues that the constant stream of conflicts and crises obscures the everyday acts of kindness, resilience, and inherent human goodness that persist beyond the headlines.

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Challenges of a Grievance‑Driven Society and Paths Forward

Richard Edelman's Time article highlights a growing grievance-driven society characterized by distrust, economic insecurity, and radicalization. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that 60% of people feel systems are failing them, leading to polarization and acceptance of hostile actions.

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The Way We Think About the Future

When I talk about the future with young people today, I try to come up with my positive way of thinking where I emphasize the positive in what humans have accomplished on earth so far, and all the positive possibilities that lie in the times we live in.

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My Father Worked at the Factory

Who was my father? Who am I? - Glimpses of life in a small industrial town in Western Norway in the 20th century.

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November 19, 2025

Ei global åtvaring til dei som trur dei eig framtida

This article warns against the unchecked power of tech billionaires, authoritarian leaders, and financial elites who are shaping the world in their own interests, undermining democracy, manipulating media, and exacerbating inequality.

Nov 19, 2025

Ei global åtvaring til dei som trur dei eig framtida

Nov 19, 2025

What Kind of Future?

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Essay

Verda bak overskriftene

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How I Wrote “The Man Who Stopped Aging"

"The Man Who Stopped Aging", a Story about Overcoming Loss and Grief. The conversation in the podcast is based on the text below.

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Poetry

Vi er menneske – We Are Human

The "Vi er menneske – We Are Human" project is an international musical endeavor promoting unity and hope in response to global challenges. The album is available on streaming services and the project website.