Discover a piece of history that’s been hibernating for 50,000 years! C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a newly discovered comet that could be visible to the naked eye from Earth in early 2023. Scientists believe that the last time it was this close to Earth was during the Upper Paleolithic period, which means the comet could have been seen by early humans and Neanderthals. Look out for the comet in the Camelopardalis constellation during its close pass, and keep an eye out for its greenish coma and faint cometary tail. 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
