Christopher Bek is a mathematician, actuary, philosopher, scientist and published writer-and is a superior spreadsheet, database and risk modeling craftsman. He has consulted to the top executives of one of the largest companies in Canada-and has made presentations relating to the philosophy and science of risk management in Houston and New York. Chris founded PhilosophyMagazine.com on 1 January 2001. He has lived and worked in Toronto, San Francisco and his hometown of Calgary.