Do you feel guilty for not doing more to stop climate change? Don’t be. Propaganda from the fossil fuel industry pins the blame on consumers, but it’s simply untrue. The COVID-19 pandemic proved that even if we collectively stayed indoors, we still wouldn’t be doing enough to offset global emissions from the fossil fuel industry. Daily emissions dropped by 20%, which seems like a lot! But there’s not much else we can do as individuals without sacrificing our quality of life, especially in countries that are powered by fossil fuels. Read full article here
Culture
The Priest in the Arena
The phrase “man in the arena” has been popularized in recent years, but a lesser known, more dangerous archetype is the “priest in the arena”. This figure is responsible for a process called theocratic capture, where an institution surrenders to a cult demanding unaccountable authority, fueled by claims to privileged knowledge. These cults often target powerful institutions and attempt to monopolize conversations with scaremongering tactics and hostile treatment of allies. It is important to identify and stop theocratic capture before it can gain control. Read full article here
Merv
May 29, 2023
