Egg prices are soaring this year, up a whopping 49%, and the main culprit is bird flu. This is the worst outbreak in US history, with 57.7 million poultry birds infected. It’s not just the US that’s suffering either – Britain, Japan and other countries are also feeling the pinch, with chicken feed prices, energy prices and other factors driving up egg costs. The good news is, while egg prices remain high, chicken meat prices are starting to fall – due to the fact that broilers (birds used for meat) don’t live as long as layers (birds used for eggs). 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
