In times of conflict, supply lines are one of the most devastating, and thus effective, targets because they quite literally fuel the war effort. To reduce their reliance on jet fuel from supply lines, the US Air Force is banking on “industrial photosynthesis”, a process that takes carbon dioxide and water from the air to turn them into jet fuel. These two ‘ingredients’ are broken down into their base elements and then turned into methane, which is then continuously manipulated to eventually form jet fuel for the planes. 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
