Category Archives: Social issues

Wherefore “The Battle of the Sexes”?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Victor Chudnovsky

They keep doing it, complaining and pairing off!

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An inside look at Islam

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Victor Chudnovsky

While spending a few weeks in the Middle East, I read the book Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization by Seyyed Hossein Nasr. I found the book to be very informative, as it outlines the main doctrinal beliefs and history of … Continue reading →

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The False Security of Bureaucracy

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

Bureaucracy is a necessary part of a complex society such as ours. To administer programs, whether publicly or privately, requires a lot of record-keeping and implementation of elaborate policies. The problem is that bureaucracies have an easier time growing than … Continue reading →

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Cash for Clunkers?

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

I think the Cash for Clunkers program is misguided. Yes, it will stimulate the economy insofar as it encourages people to buy cars and keep the auto industry rolling. I don’t think this is the best thing for society as … Continue reading →

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Why People Believe Weird Things

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Victor Chudnovsky

Humanist. Agnostic. Atheist. I always stumble a bit when asked about how I view the world, generally preferring to appear matter-of-fact than antagonistic. Perhaps the best moniker to capture my desired view of the world is “skeptic.” What makes a … Continue reading →

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