For generations, new homeowners couldn’t wait to grow their very own grassy lawn. But more and more people have been switching from grass to clover in recent years. Growing like weeds, clover lawns require less watering and less mowing, while minimizing the use of chemicals which may potentially harm nearby home gardens. Clover lawns also possess a much higher chance of surviving long-term drought while protecting other plant species in your garden against pest attack and soil contamination. 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
