Wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and even elephants have been dying in their droves due to a multi-year drought that has gripped the region of Amboseli National Park in Kenya. What’s even more heartbreaking is that the drought is a direct result of climate change, making it the culprit behind the thousands of animal deaths in the wildlife sanctuary. Along with the wildlife, the livelihoods of local Masai herders, such as Isack Marembe and Kisham Makui, are also at stake. With the animals they depend on dying, the future looks bleak for these two men. 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
