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| residence = Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway | | residence = Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway | ||
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Onar Om | |
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| Born | January 3, 1973 |
| Residence | Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | philosophy, biology, cosmology, physics |
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| Fields | philosophy, biology, cosmology, physics |
Onar Åm (born 3 January 1973), also rendered Onar Om, is a Norwegian writer, philosopher and independent researcher based in Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway. His interests span philosophy, biology, cosmology and physics, and he has written on political and social themes as well as on climate and energy.
Biography
Åm was born on 3 January 1973 and is based in Stavanger, Norway. He is associated with the University of Stavanger, where his listed research interests include active galactic nuclei and high-energy astrophysics. Alongside his work in the natural sciences, he is active as a writer, commentator and blogger, publishing on philosophy, politics, technology and energy through his website onarki.no.
Work
Åm approaches cosmology, physics and biology from a philosophical standpoint, and has written on scientific method and on the foundations of physics and astrophysics. His broader authorship addresses political philosophy, technology and climate policy. Published works include Kunsten å krige ("The Art of War", 2008), Kampen om klimaet – til forsvar for menneskeheten ("The Battle for the Climate – In Defence of Humanity"), and Sic Semper Tyrannis: The Uprising of the Common Man (co-authored, part of the Liberty Series). He maintains an active online presence discussing science, philosophy and current affairs.