Pekka Himanen
Pekka Himanen
Pekka Himanenis a Finnish philosopher...
crisis elements european model offer
The Finnish model could offer some elements of a way out of the European crisis.
europe harsh high values
If Europe does not keep its high values alive, this will be a very harsh world,
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Right now, ... Europe is like a once-fit top athlete who has fallen out of shape. Instead of taking action, the athlete keeps writing new strategic plans on how to get back into shape: 'I could go running, I could go swimming,' and so on. Sometimes it feels that the European logic is: 'When I'm in better shape, I will start exercising.'
basis economy finance fulfill innovative innovators people possible potential producing social welfare
When people can fulfill their potential they become innovators. The innovative economy is competitive and makes it possible to finance the welfare state, which is not just a cost, but a sustainable basis for the economy, producing new innovators with social protection.