Despite the fear surrounding it, nuclear energy has a lot going for it as an alternative energy source. Like renewable energy, nuclear energy has a low-carbon footprint. But until recently, we believed its resource footprint to be worse than that of renewable energy. A study reveals that nuclear energy uses as few resources as renewables to provide the same amount of power. While mining has a sizable impact on the environment, the amount of energy we get from radioactive materials offsets it; we get more for less! 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
