If you want to be perceived as important during Zoom meetings, it might be time to invest in a good microphone. Research reveals that speakers are perceived as smarter, more likeable, and better talkers when they have good audio quality during their talks. Although a good microphone can give you a boost in audio quality, Thomas McKinley warns that external factors such as bad connections must be kept in check as well because they might nullify the boost. 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
