Join Dr. Sascha Freigang on his thrilling adventure to Antarctica’s Concordia research station, where he’ll spend 12 months studying the effects of isolation and extreme temperatures on the human body and mind. After hopping on an 80-year-old DC3 Basler, he lands in a white desert to marvel at the endless snow and ice. With cold weather gear making -45°C strolls feel cozy, he’s reminded of another planet as he adjusts to station life. Soon, he’ll form and train a rescue team, preparing for the long winter ahead! 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
