The author reflects on a moment of realization in a social psychology class at York University about Stanley Milgram's obedience experiments in relation to the Eichmann trial, questioning the extent of individual responsibility when following immoral orders.

The concept known as the "Seneca effect" suggests that collapse or ruin happens rapidly and unpredictably, while growth is slow.

Russia's war in Ukraine is not going well for Moscow, which is beneficial for Western interests but may lead Putin to engage in a standoff with the West.

The Torah presents a complex view of power, highlighting both its potential for good and the dangers it poses.