Do you believe in luck? Some people may seem luckier than others, but luck is arguably more about how you think rather than a force in our universe. It’s rather subjective. Optimists are more likely to attribute the good fortune of others to luck, while pessimists are more likely to notice when people are supposedly experiencing bad luck. An optimist and a pessimist can look at one event and come to different conclusions about the luck involved because of how their minds work. 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
