Writing with sensitivity and including content warnings can make your work more inclusive and enjoyable for a wider range of readers. Alan Baxter said it best: “If we can create whatever we want and protect people with trauma as well, why the f**k wouldn’t we?” Sensitivity readings are a great way to ensure accuracy, while content warnings give readers an idea of what to expect without spoiling the story. Making your writing more accessible is a simple way to show readers you care. 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
