At first glance, the colourful, transparent restrooms you’ll find in the Yoyogi District of Tokyo may be your worst nightmare—because the walls are transparent! But these nifty stalls are actually quite magical; they turn opaque as soon as you lock the door. These stalls are made with glass covered in PDLC film, which turns transparent when electricity is applied to it. When you lock the door, the flow of electricity is cut off. So, don’t forget to lock the door so you can do your business in peace! 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
