From the coast of South Africa to the waters of San Francisco, one thing is sure – the great white shark is no match for the mighty orca! Research has revealed that orcas have been hunting the sharks and slurping out their nutritious livers, leading to a drastic decrease in the number of great whites in the region. It appears that the orcas are preying on the sharks to get the nutrition they need, and this is having a profound effect on the marine ecosystem. 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
