Written by: Michael Kravshik. February 17th, 2028 The New York Time(s) A Call to Prayer for Human Rights After months of controversy, the College of Cardinals has finally decided upon a new Pope. With the all too recognizable signal of white smoke emanating from the Sistine … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Age of Spiritual Machines – Ray Kurzweil
Reviewed by: Josh Lax and Michael Kravshik. In “The Age of Spiritual Machines: When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence” (ASM), Kurzweil presents a history of computing technology followed by a forecast for the future. He explores the factual development and societal implications of this tectonic shift in human experience. The book sets out to prove that technology … Continue reading
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Written by: Michael Kravshik. No. No, we can’t. In the history of humanity there has never been a time where we all just “got along.” Clearly, it’s not such an easy task, and to be honest I’m tired of people trivializing the matter. Is it human nature? I believe it is. Although many have hope … Continue reading
Westernism: The Name We Don’t Call Ourselves
Written by: Michael Kravshik. Traditionally, people have primarily identified themselves based on the circumstances they were born into such as nationality, religion, tribal affiliation or skin colour. The growing interconnectedness of the globe has resulted in an increasing shift of focus away from these traditional groupings and towards ‘thought’ groupings based on personal beliefs (environmentalism, … Continue reading
Omar Khadr – A Case of Treason
Written by: Josh Lax and Michael Kravshik. At what point does dissent become treason? Any free nation requires its citizens to challenge its decisions, but where do we draw the line? A journalist trashing the government’s newest policy is clearly part of the democratic process. However, a citizen deciding to fight for the enemy and … Continue reading