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Erling Kagge

Erling Kagge

Erling Kagge is a Norwegian polar explorer, mountaineer, art collector, author and publisher. Kagge was the first in history to walk alone to the South Pole,and the first to reach the North Pole, South Pole and summit of Everest on foot. Kagge writes on exploration, art collecting and philosophy. His three latest books are Silence in the Age of Noise, Walking one step at a time and Philosophy for Polar Explorers. Silence in the Age of Noise has been translated to 39 languages.

Session

SILENCE IN THE AGE OF NOISE:

Erling Kagge in conversation with Asne Seirstad

Erling Kagge is a multifaceted Norwegian explorer, entrepreneur, author, art collector and publisher. He speaks with writer and journalist Åsne Seierstad about his travels and adventures, and the power of silence in an always-on world.