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Fundamental topics

SOLFEM makes designs about fundamental topics. But what does fundamental mean? We see this as a broad term, with several categories. Below you can see which ones these are.

These categories are not exclusive of each other: often fundamental topics can fit into multiple descriptions. There is also no ranking between the different categories; all are seen as equally relevant. 

Category

Examples

Description

Daily relevant

Sleeping, eating and habits

Some things we do every day. We do them out of necessity to survive, but also because we are just used to doing them. They are not necessarily world changing, but they do take up a lot of our time and energy.

Recurring phenomenon

Elections, holidays and seasons

The future cannot be predicted, but there are phenomena that occur regularly. Traditions and rituals often play an important role and the events are similar in nature throughout the years. 

Proven beyond doubt

Climate change, photosynthesis and evolution

There are matters so true that we cannot ignore them. They shape how we have to live, what we depend on and how we perceive the world.

Lasting forever

Universe, the cycle of life, and the weather

Some issues have been around for a long time and will be around for a long time. They are often hard to change and so big that they may prove difficult to grasp.

Massively important

Religion, family and education

No two people are alike, but as species we also share many similarities. Our cultures contain shared values and activities that are important for many.

Economically valuable

Natural resources, Apple and the internet

The distribution of scarce resources is a dominant process in the world. Companies, services and products with high financial value dictate choices we make.

Defining life

Oxygen, energy and food

The presence of life is something that makes the world special. Without certain essential elements, our existence would be impossible.

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