We all make mistakes, and although this can be daunting for children to accept, it is the path to true confidence. Our fears that we may be stupid are not special or particularly damning; in fact, they’re quite normal! Everyone from presidents to movie stars to teachers and parents make mistakes, and this fact should be embraced, not feared. Montaigne’s famous quote “Kings and philosophers shit and so do ladies” serves to remind us that we are all imperfect, but that this doesn’t mean we can’t try our best and live a confident life. 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
