When researching something, how sure are you that you’re getting the full picture? Many people only think to look for the positives when they ask questions and stop there, overlooking the possible negatives. One way to overcome this is to invert whatever question you were planning to ask. For example, instead of asking how you can do more in your day, try asking how you’re currently wasting your time. Inverting your questions like this forces you to look at the whole picture and to think differently from everybody else. 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
