A study suggests that those who take sildenafil, more commonly known as the erectile dysfunction medicine Viagra, are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease; a study of 7.2 million people suggests that those who take sildenafil were 70% less likely to develop the disease. Researchers also found that brain cells treated with sildenafil in vitro grew faster and had reduced tau accumulation. Sildenafil appears to affect both tau and another Alzheimer’s-related protein known as amyloid. 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
