Political nihilism is perceived as dangerous because it is understood to be the rejection of authority — the willingness to destroy society for personal freedom. But this only describes active political nihilism. Passive nihilists are said to be more willing to embrace political systems that enforce conformity and blind deference to authority figures. Why? A passive nihilist “does not want to risk self-destruction, and so clings to the safety of traditional beliefs”, thus suppressing their doubts of society’s ways. 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
