The Ancient Greek and Romans’ motto for drinking is “go hard or go Homer!” Or at least, it’s something similar. They loved their alcohol. In fact, their poetry is a testament to how alcohol is integral to their society. Poetry was meant to be read or sung over alcohol and featured many wine-loving heroes and anti-heroes. Romans even believed that reciting a verse from Homer—the great poet who gave us “wine-coloured” seas—would prevent you from getting drunk! 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
