It’s sad to think that 2022 marks fifty years since the last Apollo mission sent men to the Moon. However, this year may also be remembered for the success of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which tested the Space Launch System rocket topped by an Orion capsule and splashed down after a trip around the Moon. This could mark the beginning of humanity’s return to our nearest neighbor, and the end of the long delay in space exploration and the race to beat China to become the dominant global space power. 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
