Discussion
“The F.B.I. searched the home of the cryptocurrency executive Jesse Powell in March as part of a criminal investigation into claims that he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit that he founded, three people with knowledge of the matter said.
The investigation focused on an allegation by the nonprofit that Mr. Powell, who also founded the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, had interfered with its computer accounts, blocking access to emails and other messages, the people said. Agents with the F.B.I. and the U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of California have been looking into Mr. Powell since at least last fall, three people with knowledge of the case said.”
Oof. A shame that nothing is surprising these days. If only people—white American men especially—were better able to handle rejection/conflict, there would be far fewer of these stories…I imagine…
I agree. Power corrupts— why do some people feel the need to control everything? Even a genius is vulnerable to human emotion. We all are—
Ah yes—emotional intelligence is so highly underrated—and unfortunately not taught to enough people—especially men—in my experience as a pastor
I agree— the world needs pastors with your outlook!
For me, understanding emotions is one reason why I read poetry— the best poems help us glimpse the paradox of a moment or experience. But mostly— I read because I love language.
I’ve always found the term “emotional intelligence” fascinating. How smart are these creatures we call emotions— some dominate while others lay dormant, some are influenced by our body chemistry, some by genetics perhaps…
I remember reading Gary Zukav years ago & he said to imagine emotions as water under a bridge… flowing
That’s a great image of emotions flowing like water. I’ve recently had conversations about Somatic Abolition and society’s need to deal with racialized trauma. Soon on my reading list “My Grandmother’s Hands” to learn more
I’ve never heard of Somatic Abolition… and let me know how you like the book. I’ve never read it— both of these sound interesting. 🥂 to the journey!