Cutting down trees to build houses in the Laurentians might sound paradoxical for nature enthusiasts, but the region’s approach to forestry is actually very environmentally conscious. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommends building with wood as a way to combat climate change, as trees turn CO2 into cellulose and store it in their trunks. The region’s forests are selectively harvested with ecosystem-based management, and only 1% of public forests are harvested annually. Furthermore, all raw materials from the forest are put to full use, from chips for paper to bark for heating the factory and even ash for fertilizer. 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
