Jon Bing facts for kids
Jon Bing (born April 30, 1944 – died January 14, 2014) was a Norwegian writer and law professor. He taught at the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law and the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. Bing was seen as a leader in the field of IT and information law. This means he was one of the first people to study how computers and information affect laws. He received special honors from the University of Stockholm and the University of Copenhagen. He was also a visiting professor at Kings College, University of London.
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Jon Bing's Early Life and Education
Jon Bing grew up in Trondheim, Norway. After finishing school at Trondheim Cathedral School, he began studying at the University of Oslo. He earned his PhD in law in 1982.
While at the University of Oslo, Jon Bing and his friend Tor Åge Bringsværd started a club for science fiction fans called Aniara. He often talked about science fiction in the media.
Writing and Public Life
Jon Bing was a very active writer. He wrote many books, including both fiction (made-up stories) and non-fiction (true information). His first published work was a collection of short stories called Around the sun in a circle, which he wrote with Tor Åge Bringsværd in 1967. He often worked with other authors. Bing was also a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
Bing was interested in many topics, especially technology. He appeared on television to talk about the anniversary of the first Personal Computer in Norway. People liked him because he often shared his thoughts on digital media, copyright (the legal right to control your own work), and science fiction. He spoke openly about ethics (moral principles) in technology, copyright, and what the future might be like.
His writing style was often calm and a bit dreamy. He wrote about characters who were different from others but tried to do amazing things. For example, in his short story Riestopher Josef, he wrote about a boy who couldn't leave his house because of a skin disease. The story tells how Riestopher builds a spaceship and travels to the sun to catch a sunbeam.
Awards and Achievements
Jon Bing's first play was performed in 1971. In 1975, he received the Dammprisen and the Ministry of Culture's award for the best youth book for Azur - Planet of the Captains. In 1979, he received The International Board on Books for the Young People Award. He also won the Ministry of Culture's award for the best translation of a children's book that same year.
Bing and Bringsværd received the Rivertonprisen in 1979 for their television series Blind Passages. They also won the 1980 Ministry of Culture's award for the best cartoon.
Jon Bing passed away at the age of 69 in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Jon Bing para niños
