While researching for a horse sculpture, Leonardo da Vinci ended up furthering the field of horse care. The Renaissance man was a curious fellow who wanted his art to be impeccably accurate. He didn’t horse around when it came to accuracy; he dissected a horse to learn its anatomy for the sculpture, learning so much that he decided to write a book about it. It didn’t stop there; he was so consumed by horse thoughts that he developed innovative systems for replenishing their feed and removing manure from the stables. 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
