Last year scientists made incredible discoveries about the origins of modern food staples, domestication and interspecies cooperation. One of the most fascinating finds was that the origin of chicken domestication can be traced back to 1650 BC in Thailand, and it follows the spread of grains such as rice and millet. This indicates that humans were influencing animal communities even before the oldest known domesticated animal – the dog – appeared. 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
