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Niko Lucien
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Academic, musician, teacher, soon-to-be librarian, cat nerd and maker of things.
I speak German, English and Norwegian.

Proud citizen of Europe and the EU. Outspoken opponent of dictators and oppression.

I post about my reading at [email protected]
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I did it! Omg. I reached my (to me rather ambitious) goal of finishing 50 books this year. Yay!

#booksky #buchsky
Screenshot from my Bookwyrm profile (in German): Reading goal 2025 Success! You have read 50 of 50 books.
December 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Tyskland ringte. De ville ha byråkratiet sitt tilbake.

Wtf?!

www.nrk.no/innlandet/av...

#norge #jul #politikk #pepperkakeverksted
December 4, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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I think this is an excellent analysis of what's going on right now. Much recommend the first article in Foreign Affairs' current (as of writing) issue.

#politics #international #foreignaffairs #academia
GATHERING STORMS The age of rising powers is ending, and the fallout is already fueling conflict. One threat is that stagnating states are militarizing to reclaim “lost” territories and maintain great-power status. Russia has already rolled the dice in Ukraine and, if unchecked, could set its sights on wealthier neighbors such as the Baltic States or Poland. China might attempt something similar against Taiwan. For these once rising powers now facing stagnation, conquest can look tempting—a way to seize resources and respect, absorb populations in some cases nearly twice as wealthy per capita as they are, and allow their leaders to pose as empire builders rather than stewards of decline. Fear sharpens the impulse, as Western prosperity threatens to lure away borderlands and incite unrest at home. Both Foreign Affairs Mag NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Happy early #Caturday!

#catsky #catsofbluesky #nevamasquerade #cute
A cream-and-white fluffy cat stands on its hind legs on a person’s lap, reaching up to sniff their hand while they sit in an armchair. The cat’s curious expression is paired with playful overlaid text: 'where u hide my cuddles hooman?'
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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I would like to point out that I went from hardly ever reading books for years to having read 48 books in a year. This is not counting study literature (only voluntary reading counts imo). Pretty pleased! I'll be overshooting the goal for sure, and my goal was ambitious to begin with...

#booksky
Screenshot from user profile in Bookwyrm. In German: Reading goal 2025. 96% achieved! You have read 48 books out of 50.
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Remigrasjon er forøvrig noe av det eldste og mest vederstyggelig e ideologiske begrepet vi fortsatt finner i bruk på ytre høyreside i dag, og er Verdens Største Hundefløyte For Nazier etc. Hitler skrev om remigrasjon i Mein Kampf (jeg har 1933-utgaven og har sjekka).
Tekst: I Danmark har begrepet «remigrasjon» satt fyr på innvandringsdebatten. Det er Dansk Folkeparti og partiets leder Morten Messerschmitt som har begynt å bruke det kontroversielle begrepet, som kort fortalt går ut på at personer kan bli fratatt statsborgerskapet og sendes tilbake til opprinnelseslandet. Frps innvandringspolitiske talsmann Erlend Wiborg sier at det ikke er aktuelt for Frp å ta til orde for en slik politikk her hjemme. – Remigrasjon er ikke et begrep vi bruker i Frp, sier Wiborg. Faktaboks: Remigrasjon Remigrasjon er et begrep som knyttes til enkelte ytre høyrepartier, og har hatt særlig appell hos den europeiske identitærbevegelsen.
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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My new (temporary) PT (I'm helping the owner, who has an injury). She's cute as a button, huuuuge as a bear and able to melt my heart in an instant.

#rentadog #dogsky #helpingtheneighbour #randomactofkindness #dog #cute
This image shows a large, majestic Romanian/Carpathian Shepherd dog standing on a pavement scattered with fallen leaves. The dog’s coat is predominantly black with distinct white markings on its face, chest, and legs, and its fluffy fur adds to its imposing yet gentle appearance. The dog’s eyes are focused on the camera, giving an impression of intelligence and calm. It wears a black harness and leash. The background features a mix of pavement and autumn foliage, suggesting an urban or suburban setting. The dog’s relaxed posture and attentive expression convey a sense of companionship and loyalty.
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Mein neuester Fund im lokalen Bücherladen. Ich kann fast nicht warten. 😂😂😂
(Und ich wollte doch nur einen Kalender kaufen...)

#elonundjeff #kängurukroniken #comic #graphicnovel #buchsky #booksky #humor #satire #deutsch #germansatire #politik #kultur
Ein Exemplar des neuen Graphic Novel Von Lars-Uwe Kling und Bernd Kissel: "Elon & Jeff on Mars". Dabei geht es gaaaar nicht über Musk und Bezos, oh nein, ganz bestimmt. (Hihi!) Buch stehend auf einem zugeklappten Klavierdeckel photographiert.
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Also Home

#naturephotography #dogsky #photography #forest #germany #münsterland #nrw #artphotography
This image captures a peaceful moment in a lush, leafy forest during the autumn season. A dirt path, lined with fallen leaves, winds through the heart of the woodland, flanked by tall trees adorned with a mix of green, yellow, and orange foliage. The trees, with their slender trunks and dense branches, create a canopy overhead, allowing dappled sunlight to filter through and illuminate the forest floor. Two dogs can be seen on the path ahead, one black and the other brown and white, exploring the natural surroundings. The path itself is bordered by patches of vibrant green grass and leaf litter, adding texture and color to the scene. The atmosphere is calm and inviting, with the sunlight casting a warm, golden glow over the entire landscape.
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I Came Home

#artphotography #photography #medieval #architecture #history #nofilter #burgvischering #germany #münsterland #nrw
This image shows Burg Vischering, a historic medieval castle located in Lüdinghausen, Germany. The castle is constructed of stone, with a mix of light and dark tones that highlight its age and character. It features multiple levels, shuttered windows with a characteristic pattern typical to the area with white and red accents, and a prominent red-tiled roof that contrasts beautifully with the stone walls. The castle is encircled by a tranquil moat, which perfectly mirrors the structure and the surrounding trees, creating a symmetrical and serene reflection. The water in the moat is calm, capturing every detail of the castle and the clear blue sky above. The scene is framed by mostly green autumn foliage. In the back, you can see a box shaped viewing area peeking out on the other side of the moat from under a leafy branch. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and timeless, as if stepping into a moment from history.
November 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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I keep coming back to #Hitler and #Trump. Although a lot of historians don't seem to acknowledge the link, Trump is a lot like Hitler, because they both rule(d) using the techniques of an entertainer. This is something we need to take seriously. Translation in alt.
#uspolitics #history #nokings #USA
A page from the eBook version of German historian Wolfram Pyta's groundbreaking book "Hitler: Der Künstler als Politiker und Feldherr. Eine Herrschaftsanalyse." (Approximate translation: Hitler: the artist as politician and high commander. An analysis of the rule of power.), pos. 5.937. Here is the translation of the text in the photo: Hitler himself expressed in 'Mein Kampf' the constitutive superiority of speech; for he considered classical written culture unsuitable for winning over 'the broad mass of a people', as these always only succumb to the power of speech. The speech was therefore the royal road to generating political following. But how did Hitler appear in his maiden speeches? What do the sparse text testimonies tell us about how he acted as a speaker on these occasions? Research agrees that he appeared as an 'entertainer'. His speeches were not long-winded and full of academic jargon; they did not dwell on tedious enumerations of facts, but came straight to the point. The political opponent was identified and attacked with a mixture of irony, wit, and sarcasm, so that the mood in the hall soon boiled and provoked interjections. The speaker Hitler attracted the audience because he delivered a performance with high entertainment value, where the style was at least as important as the content.
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Stakkars små mennesker, som er så redde i møte med verden at de bare kan føle hat! ❤️ Jeg tror de trenger å lese Bibelen igjen, det er et par punkter der ved Jesu lære de må ha glemt i farta. #gikkpåsøndagskolen
Og sånn a propos (denne har jeg posta en del i det siste):
Meme. Billboard in a cityscape: RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS It's okay to have one It's okay to be proud of it HOWEVER do not pull it out in public Do not push it on children Do not write laws with it Do not think with it
October 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Drive-by public meme info service incoming:
A bill board in a city setting. The bill board reads: RELIGION IS LIKE A PENIS It's okay to have one It's okay to be proud of it HOWEVER do not pull it out in public Do not push it on children Do not write laws with it Do not think with it
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Jeg vokste opp i den katolske kirken, og er dypt bekymret over denne utviklingen. Dette er tanker som man ser speilet i fascistoide og autokratiske styresett, og viser egentlige g mest hvor utrolig kjipt menneske han her karen egentlig er. Stakkars mann som ikke skjønner det selv.
Meme: A big bill board in a city environment. Text: Religion is like a penis It's okay to have one It's okay to be proud of it HOWEVER Do not pull it out in public Do not push it on children Do not write laws with it Do not think with it
October 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Åh dæææven døtte mæ ta. 😲🏳️‍⚧️

#YeetRiksen! 🥳

#rettigheternå #trans #forskningsetikk #akademiskredelighet #likestilling #RettTilHelsehjelp

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Skjermdump fra Avisa Oslo. Tekst: Transpersoner Oslo universitets­sykehus felt for forskning på transpersoner Oslo 20240130. Logoen til Radiumhospitalet, Oslo universitetssykehus. Foto: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB Oslo universitetssykehus har blitt felt av Redelighetsutvalget for forskning om transpersoner uten samtykke. Foto: Håkon Mosvold Larsen Av NTB Oppdatert: 08.10.25 11:38 Publisert: 08.10.25 11:33 Del Over 1700 barn og unge som har fått behandling, har blitt forsket på uten at foreldrene var informert, mener Redelighetsutvalget ved sykehuset. Videre tekst følger: Forskning.no skriver at forskerne mener de drev med kvalitetssikring av helsetilbudet til transpersoner. Men Redelighetsutvalget ved Oslo universitetssykehus slår fast at det i realiteten var forskning det var snakk om. Det gjør at sykehuset etter deres syn har brutt på forskningsetiske normer. «Det bemerkes at opplysningene er hentet i stor grad fra barn og unge uten nødvendig samtykkekompetanse», skriver Redelighetsutvalget i en uttalelse. Forskningen som er felt, ble publisert i et internasjonalt tidsskrift i fjor. Studien «inneholder sensitive opplysninger som selvskading, psykiatriske diagnoser og endring i kjønns-status», står det i uttalelsen. I en epost til forskning.no skriver Erlend Bremertun Smeland som er direktør for forskning, innovasjon og utdanning ved Oslo universitetssykehus, at de tar utvalgets uttalelse til etterretning.
October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Second blooming in October

#norway #oslo #climatechange #thisisnotnormal #photography #supposedtosnow #artphotography #sunflowers #october
This image shows a row of sunflowers blooming unexpectedly in early October along a gray building wall in Oslo, Norway. The tall, bright yellow flowers stand out against the muted autumn colors of fallen leaves and overcast skies, their faces turned toward the weak seasonal light. Signs on the wall mark reserved parking spaces and utility access, grounding the scene in urban routine. Normally, this time of year would be edging toward snow, but unseasonably warm temperatures—likely linked to climate change—have coaxed these sunflowers into a rare second bloom. Their late resurrection feels both beautiful and eerie, a quiet reminder of how our changing climate disrupts even the most natural rhythms.
October 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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I never thought I'd go apeshit for cabbage season until I discovered okonomiyaki. It is now known in my house as okonomnomnom, and I whooped when cabbage went on sale. 😂 I will never get over this discovery, it is life changing.

#japanesefood #asiancooking #todaysdinner #smallpleasures
Half an Okonomiyaki (Japanese cabbage pancakes) in a cast iron skillet. The other half very quickly disappeared, as if by magic, before a photo could be taken.
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Washed until they found the rainbow

#nofilter #artphotography #interior #photography #hiddenbeauty #accidentalart
This image shows the close-up view of an old, weathered metal doorway on a roundabout structure at the University of Oslo. Over time, the metal surface has been worn and polished—likely by countless hands cleaning—creating a stunning, iridescent sheen. The colors shift across the surface in a rainbow-like spectrum, with hues of green, purple, pink, and gold shimmering against the otherwise dull, industrial metal. The texture of the metal is still visible beneath the rainbow stains, revealing scratches, dents, and signs of age. The contrast between the vibrant, accidental colors and the worn, utilitarian structure transforms an everyday object into something unexpected and beautiful.
September 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Omg, yes! I just threw away two huge jars of the stuff that had amassed from His Floofness only wanting to be brushed by the window (which is way too far away from any available bin). There is so much floof! I'm sure Sibirians procreate by way of shedding, I comb off half a kitten every day 😅
A Sibirian/ Neva Masquerade cat chilling under a wooden blanket.
September 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Why I don't buy bread anymore...

#diy #baking #frugality #cheapfood #icandoitbetter #tasty #stupidlysimple
Freshly baked bread in a cast-iron bread form (lid visible in the corner), about to be tipped out and put to cool on a rack on the stove top
September 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Autumn leaves

#Sagene #Oslo #cityscapes #architecture #photography #artphotography #history #autumnmood #fall
Hønselovisas hus stands where the river bends, a relic of Oslo’s working-class past. Behind it, the chimney of industry looms—two ghosts in one frame: the home that housed the hands, and the stack that smoked above them. The leaves fall like notes from an old song, covering the ground in gold and rust. (Just alt: Hønselovisas hus, a working-class home by Akerselva, with the chimney of an old factory in the distance. The river used to power the mills; now it carries autumn leaves—and the weight of history.)
September 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Happy #Caturday!

#catsofbluesky #catsky #nevamasquerade #sibirian
A fluffy, cream and golden cat sleeping on a green plush sofa.
September 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Oh, there he is. 😂 #ifitfits #sleepingprecariously #laundryday #catsky #catsofbluesky #nevamasqueradesibirian
A cream coloured Neva Masquerade cat sleeping halfway under a precariously piled stack of laundry. Living dangerously there, dude... 😂
September 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Enjoying the #autumn weather in the most #Scandinavian way: hot chocolate and cream coming up after #sauna and a dip in the historic #SageneFolkebad from 1900. Gorgeous place. And! I can do this every day if I want to! I win, huzzah!

#oslo #goodliving #NoSuchThingAsBadWeather #smallpleasures
Colourful individual changing cabins in restored 1900 era glory. (Not my photo, as phones are not allowed inside.) The swimming pool, as seen from the top of the stairs as you enter the room, again in restored and gorgeous terracotta and sandy yellow tones against wrong iron details and a very blue pool.
September 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Ghosts

See alt

#cityscapes #photography #artphotography #oslo #torshov #river #history
This image captures a stretch of the Akerselva River in Torshov, where the water flows beneath the arches of a 19th-century industrial building. The stone structure, once part of Oslo’s manufacturing infrastructure, now stands as a silent witness to the city’s transformation. The river, dark and reflective, cuts through the scene, flanked by dense foliage that softens the harsh lines of the past. The adjusted warmth and balance in this photo emphasize the contrast between the enduring stone and the transient water—a metaphor for the tension between Oslo’s history and its rapid modernization. Areas like this, once hubs of labor and industry, now exist in a liminal space, caught between memory and the pressures of urban change.
September 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM