COMPASS - with Sigge Winther
Physicist Niels Bohr famously said that God gave physicists the easiest problems. The laws of physics are predictable. Social change, on the other hand, is extremely difficult to capture in a formula.
In the podcast, Sigge Winther Nielsen and host Silas Moody set out to explore the stories behind guests who have brought about major changes—analyzing the strategies they used to revolutionize society.
KOMPAS is produced in collaboration with the Carlsberg Foundation.
How can a cup of coffee change the entire global economy?
When Peter Dupont first visited the underpaid coffee farmers in Nicaragua, he decided to challenge the postcolonial structures.
Has the government not listened to KOMPAS at all?
Silas has pored over the government platform, but can't really find a tool for change—I wonder if they've listened to KOMPAS?
Sigge is trying to help. The government’s platform consists largely of what they want to do, but not so much of how they plan to do it.
Peter Aalbæk's Abegrotte Method
Porn actors, outcasts, and great artists all in the same cafeteria. That’s how Peter Aalbæk founded Zentropa, as a protest against the existing film industry.
The success? According to Peter Aalbæk, it’s due to the Abegrotte method…
How Did the Public School Reform End in Failure? - With Christine Antorini
“I no longer believe that major reforms can change our society,” says former Minister of Education Christine Antorini, who is behind the most criticized reform in modern Danish history.
So why did it go so wrong?
What Lars Løkke Can Learn from Maj My Humaidan
Through her personal stories, Maj My Humaidan has managed to change the way we view family life and our role as citizens in today’s world. In particular, she has inspired change through a specific approach from which most Danish politicians could learn a great deal.
The Billionaire's Battle Against Capitalism
Billionaire Jacob Jelsing is spending a large portion of his fortune on purchasing farmland to convert it into natural areas. The trained marine biologist wants to change our perception of nature, but what approaches to change are effective when trying to get the population of an agricultural nation to prioritize nature over economic growth?
The secret behind Meyer's success
Over the past 30 years, Claus Meyer has revolutionized the Danish people’s understanding of food. With love and passion, he has forged a shared mission and inspired countless people to work toward the same goal. And the success? Well, it’s due to one thing in particular.
Prologue: A COMPASS for Social Change
We’re back every Monday! And not only that, but we’re back with a host of exciting guests who have truly managed to bring about change in society. On KOMPAS, Sigge Winther and host Silas Moody explore the stories behind guests who have brought about major changes in society and analyze how they have revolutionized society.