Heavenly Failing

Shifting Heavenly Models

James Vincent | Port | 16th December 2024

What is the shape of the universe? The early Christians thought it was like a big tent. Today, science tells us that we can never know its actual dimensions — or if finite bounds exist at all — since our observations are limited by the speed of light. “There is something ineffable about the cosmos”, and it “now absorbs some of the awe and mystery that in previous centuries was directed towards the divine” (2,600 words)

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The German Model Is Failing

Yascha Mounk | 16th December 2024

Sobering look at Angela Merkel’s legacy. “Although she always strived to do the right thing, she ultimately got nearly everything wrong. Her refugee policy has been neither sensible nor humane. Germany has long outsourced its security to the United States, its energy needs to Russia and its export-led growth to China. Merkel doubled down on all three bets. Since she left office, all three have gone belly up” (3,100 words)

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