Written by: Michael Kravshik. Freedom of expression is the most important of all our rights. While introducing my concept of Westernism, I stated the following, “Every right that citizens of a modern democracy enjoy is dependent on maintaining free speech.Free speech allows the public to ask and, if necessary, fight for what they want from … Continue reading
Reviewed by: Michael Kravshik. At first glance the title of this book caught my attention. Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate’s Defence of Liberal Democracy, is obviously seen by many groups as highly contentious, and therefore sparked my interest. The author Ibn Warraq, labeling himself a Muslim apostate (which he most certainly is), is … Continue reading
Written by: Michael Kravshik. This post will investigate the origins of nation-state conventional warfare as well as its main attributes. I will then argue that conventional warfare is a dying breed, and illustrate the importance of analyzing the implications of this significant shift in the conduct of war. The modern nation-state is the pillar in … Continue reading
KRAXFACTS are meant to be a short synopsis of the intended subject which can also help to provide context for related discussion. See a complete list of KRAXFACTS here. Written by: Josh Lax and Michael Kravshik. The Korean War Dates: 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 Belligerents: The South: Republic of Korea, United States, Australia, … Continue reading
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
Written by: Michael Kravshik. A federal government is a government for the entire nation. Sounds simple enough, but for some reason it’s a concept that Canadians have a hard time accepting. Well, that’s not entirely true, I think a lot Canadians accept that fact but for some reason (political correctness perhaps?), or some slew of … Continue reading
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
Written by: Josh Lax and Michael Kravshik during January 2012. As life long Torontonians and daily TTC customers we are dissatisfied with the management of our transit system. The major issues plaguing our current system can be classified into two broad categories: finances and customer experience. Disappointed, we have compiled some important information that all … Continue reading
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
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
Krax in Logic 