Rising through the socioeconomic ladder too quickly was almost a death sentence in pre-modern Germany; being deemed excessively greedy would have you accused of using witchcraft, or being in league with the devil. Because pre-modern Germans believed in “limited goods”, one’s gain was everybody else’s loss. Resources were limited, so those with excess wealth were deemed to have been friends with dragon demons that stole milk and bread from their neighbors, and must be punished. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
