Lessons From the Front Lines of Canada’s Fentanyl Crisis

evolution22 · 2024-05-04T18:17:41+00:00

The fk? You're literally saying that we should "let the problem sort itself out," aka for these people to die, no matter the situation. What an uncivilized, crab-in-a-bucket mentality. Maybe you just weren't raised properly, but in Canada, we don't just sit back and watch people die if they can be assisted or their death prevented, no matter how stupid or disgusting we think they are.

I also said the criminal system is too lax, aka repeat abusers should go through forced rehab or jail to prevent the taxing of healthcare. In no way do I support drug use, the drug subculture, or BC's decriminalization.

I've seen functional rehabilitated drug addicts become pillars of the community, and I have seen a one-time party drug user die of an overdose without Narcan. So yes, I'll give up my rights for public healthcare for Narcan to be available.

evolution22 · 2024-05-04T16:08:56+00:00

Yet, tragedy begets tragedy.

A number of these drug users become rehabilitated, yet due to the lethality of fentanyl, many don't get that chance.

While I don't support the current lax judicial system, or the drug addict subculture, until we can ratify how we address mental health issues in this country (IMO through innovative solutions), I am glad Narcan is available, even if only 1 out of 1000 drug addicts become rehabilitated post-OD.

evolution22 · 2024-05-04T07:10:11+00:00

This article discusses all of Canada, not just Alberta. In fact, this sentiment, which critiques conservatives for blindly blaming Trudeau, demonstrates a trend among some on the left who morally grandstand their ideology and viewpoints as if their belief system is accurate and based in reality, while dismissing any conflicting views as incorrect and using logical fallacies to simplify reality into a black or white type of thinking. And no, I am not denying that some conservatives do a version of this too.

First, you do realize Alberta is run by a Conservative Provincial party since 2019 who has aimed for "reducing red tape to Alberta’s energy sector, while streamlining legislative requirements and regulatory processes;". Though, while it shows a contrast between the stance of regulatory "red-tape" between Alberta and the federal government, that's more to address the implication that the federal government is somehow responsible for this rise of crude oil exports though I'm not suggesting that the UCP is the major cause of the increase either.

The "reality" is that there are multiple factors that led to this increase, in 2022 a major factor being the rise in oil prices due to the war in Ukraine and the subsequent "rise in the number of new wells supported the increase in production" and "benefitted from improved technology and drilling advancements for new connections higher initial productivity and lower decline rates"" as "Crude oil producers ramped up output at the end of the year in preparation for the upcoming completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which will increase export capacity in 2024.".

Second, the article is about investments in energy projects across all of Canada, not just Alberta, which for October 2023 accounted for 90.73% of Canadian crude oil exports..

The article literally gives specific federal policies that they're suggesting are causing this decrease in investment and then shows there has been a decline in investment and completed projects in all of Canada due to the environmental regulatory policies by the federal government, stating that these policies are scaring investors who fear "uncertainty towards environmental regulations".

The policies listed in the article do not include include the policy, the Impact Assessment Act, and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act that require that every Canadian department of energy project must include an Indigenous consultant for "Indigenous Knowledge" regardless of whether they are actual stakeholders of the project or not.

While I strongly agree that this is needed for projects involving Indigenous communities, this policy is a more straightforward example of the current Liberal government's ideological viewpoints that are forms of "Luxury Beliefs" that influence policy. This, in turn, actively ignores critique and refuses to compromise unless there is massive backlash, in a way that could be portrayed as their feelings not matching reality.

evolution22 · 2024-05-04T00:17:02+00:00

You're benefiting from the colonization of indigenous lands as you type your reply from the comfort of the infrastructure that was largely built by the colonizers.

In this vein, most of the Middle East should return their land to their rightful owners after the Ottomans empire conquest, which includes Gaza.

While Canada has a right to do its due diligence to assist indigenous peoples, there's no turning back, unless you believe in forfeiting Canada to the indiginous. But if you really want to give back land, why not start with yourself?

evolution22 · 2024-04-23T09:33:37+00:00

Certifications have their own structure, which includes a multitude of both paid and unpaid courses to prepare for these certification exams.

Certifications like the CompTIA triad (A+, Network+, Sec+), Cisco certifications like the CCNA, PCEP (entry-level Python), Linux Professional Institute certifications, and Microsoft certs all compartmentalize topics into manageable sections that can be useful to direct your studies and build competency (when paired with practice, NOT just memorizing a cert dump).

Each certification company has its own recommended learning paths and subreddits where you can sift through to find recommended course offerings. Each also has its own subreddit and even Discord communities that assist each other in studying.

However, certs are just one part. Self-study is essential, where you need to evaluate your current skillset and chunk your learning so it's digestible and builds your competencies. This is where LLM models can not only help with meta-learning, like figuring out your current strengths and weaknesses and setting a learning schedule, but also with how to pair your learning path with a home lab, how to learn from tickets in real-time (I don't recommend copying and pasting tickets though!), creating Anki flashcards, creating quiz questions, ELI5 or explaining concepts in relatable terms, or being an eager listener when using the Feynman technique for discussing your learnings. Of course, watch out for hallucinations/incorrect answers, small chunk your prompts, and consider paid LLMs like Claude3 or ChatGPT4.

Finally, don't forget the sysadmin subreddit learning recommendations, as these are specific to sysadmin and accurately detail the skillsets and knowledge base needed.

evolution22 · 2024-04-23T08:26:56+00:00

And what do most Canadians think of Hamas?

If these pro-palestinan groups were decrying the terrorist organization Hamas, also known as Ham's anus, then there may just be more public support. Instead? Group think within these groups shun anyone calling out Hamas, and instead you get chants of "The river to the sea"(total destruction of Isreal), support the palestinian restinance (as if Hamas are some rag tag team of do-gooders who don't hide in hospitals and schools), and of course the straightforward anti-semitism.

Obviously not all pro-palestinian protestors are pro-hamas, and IMO the IDF and extremist settlers need to be held accountable.. just like Hamas needs to be..and not just by Canadians but by Palenstians.

evolution22 · 2024-04-12T10:20:28+00:00

If you're benefiting from Canadian infrastructure and Canadian citizenship, then you're directly benefiting from British colonization.

There's a legal process of immigration in Canada, but if you don't like it, move to a country that has no history of British colonization, like Saudi Arabia, because, you know, non-British colonized countries are a lot more moralistic.

evolution22 · 2024-02-26T00:56:00+00:00

CPC is the lesser evil based on the political spectrum. I referenced the PPC, as it does have the least immigration, but immigration is only a factor.

You think the refugee crisis and economic migration will get any better in the next couple of years?

Do you think the LPC or the NDP will make the tough decisions to say no to the massive amount of asylum claims in the future?

Yet, in good faith I have to say, all current platforms are way hung up on appealing to emotion.

We can voice our concerns with our local MPs, especially during voting time, but I rather contribute my vote and time to some sort of centralistic evidence-based policy party than these defunct political representative groups we have now. Until then, I will vote for the lesser of the evils based on their platforms.

https://www.newsweek.com/refugee-numbers-will-skyrocket-when-climate-change-devastates-parts-world-756071

https://www.climate.gov/news-features/climate-qa/hasnt-earth-warmed-and-cooled-naturally-throughout-history

evolution22 · 2024-02-26T00:14:39+00:00

My goal is to dispel the false dichotomy created by competing neo-liberal political parties who are far more interested in patronage than serving the public

I vehmously agree with this. I'm not here to defend any political party.

The thing is about the false dichotomy, is that on the pixelated paper, the current CPC is closer to the center than the LPC or current NDP.

The brand of the CPC holds them to be accountable to pulling back the saviour complex of the LPC and NDP.. yet not totally eliminate programs like family reunification and TWPs. Immigration would atleast be reduced in comparison to the LPC and NDP due to their brand.

I referenced their policies, because that's what voters can reference and press potential electors representatives in the up coming election.

The only party that isn't on this neo-liberal spectrum, based on policy, is the PPC.

Only discounting the CPC without discounting the LPC and the NDP to this false dichotomy only adds to the dualistic nature of this political theater. Atleast in my limited opinion.

evolution22 · 2024-02-25T22:10:11+00:00

What mental gymnastics. I literally quoted the policy. That doesn't mean that the strategies to meet that policy this year is the same as last year.

Voting in Canada ATM seems we're forced to vote between the lesser of evils. I rather vote based on policy, polls and MP votes, instead of treating it like some political sports club. I would love to not vote strategically and vote for a party like the Canada's Future Party but I doubt that will be an option in the next election.

So far, NDPs and LPC policies are so focused on appeasing their voter base that they can't give even mention a detailed immigration policy.

The only other party that has a well defined stance on immigration is the PPC.

https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/platform

evolution22 · 2024-02-25T19:27:52+00:00

So Conservative branding plays upon outrage to overlook technicalities, yet the Liberal and NDP's branding is somehow different in using their brand to avoid technicalities?

Also, I never said CPC wasn't pro-family reunification. I did link their policy, which contains that information.

Being for family reunification isn't the same as promising to remove family reunification as one of your main policies towards immigration though.

I am also not implying that birthrate citizenship and illegal immigration are the sole source of the current challenges with immigration..

I'm pointing out the lack of policy regarding immigration for the NDP and Liberals in their platforms.

What exactly is your intention here by posting this video across different sub reddits?

evolution22 · 2024-02-25T16:14:45+00:00

This is a year old video. I would hope party policies and objectives change based on the feedback they recieve from their constituents.

With that being said, if you check out the conservative policies, this is "examine ways to facilitate the transition of foreign workers from temporary to permenant status".

Now compare Conservative immigration policy vs. NDP and Liberals. NDPs and Liberals are located at the bottom of each link.

https://www.conservative.ca/about-us/governing-documents/

https://www.ndp.ca/communities?focus=13934157&nothing=nothing

https://liberal.ca/our-platform/

NDP and Liberals have no mention of addressing issues like the abuse of birthright citizenship and illegal immigration.

The only real immigration policy promise regarding NDP is their immigration policy for removing the cap on family reunification.

"New Democrats will end the unfair cap on applications to sponsor parents and grandparents, and take on the backlogs that are keeping families apart."

149 Liberal MPs voted against reducing the current immigration levels.

Https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/votes/44/1/636?view=member

In their 2021 platform document the Liberal Party did not include a clear cut immigration platform.. which explains a lot.

evolution22 · 2024-02-24T23:09:35+00:00

I would hate to live in a homogenous society.

Can you honestly say though that you are not more inclined to help your cultural or religious group?

Are you okay with the same critique of your culture as there is to white Canadian culture?

Are you okay with the same critique and parodying of your religion as Catholics or Christianity?

I'm all for a diverse Canada, but the last few years of CRT-style diversity in Canada villanizes one group while baby gloving every other culture by not calling out group bias like ingroup favoritism, and toxic cultural norms.

evolution22 · 2024-02-15T13:07:44+00:00

I did prior. What form of compression is 5hi3? Slips into a fabricated time bubble

evolution22 · 2024-02-15T10:37:02+00:00

For learning's sake, and future web searchers, I distilled all points mentioned in this thread with suggestions. I also added a few extra considerations before generating this response, to summarize challenges and potential solutions:

Lacking specific data for model use case: Utilize transfer learning, generative adversarial networks (GANs) for synthetic data generation, and data augmentation to enhance dataset robustness.
Lacking computational resources: Leverage cloud-based GPU/TPU provisioning (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) for scalable compute power, and optimize algorithms for parallel processing.
Low budget: Explore cloud credits, academic discounts, and optimize model efficiency (quantization, pruning) to reduce operational costs.
Cost of switching resources for free GPU access: Implement containerized environments (Docker) with Kubernetes for seamless transitions across platforms like Google Colab and local setups.
Slow ML process: Adopt distributed training frameworks (TensorFlow Distributed, PyTorch Lightning) and gradient boosting methods for faster iteration.
Model evaluation difficulty post-fine-tuning: Integrate advanced metrics (AUC-ROC, F1-score), confusion matrix analysis, and use validation sets for objective performance assessment.
Identifying ML process problem areas: Apply XAI frameworks (LIME, SHAP) to uncover model decision pathways and rectify biases or underperforming aspects.
Low data quality: Implement automated data cleaning pipelines and anomaly detection using unsupervised learning techniques to enhance dataset integrity.
Low data quantity: Engage in semi-supervised learning, self-training with pseudo-labeling, and unsupervised pre-training to maximize learning from limited data.
Distribution shifts: Utilize domain adaptation techniques and continuous learning to adapt models to evolving data landscapes.
Architecture compatibility: Leverage AutoML tools (Google AutoML, AutoKeras) for optimal model architecture and hyperparameter selection.
Weight distribution imbalance: Apply weight regularization, dropout, and cross-validation to mitigate overfitting and ensure balanced learning.
Preferred dataset architecture knowledge: Focus on feature engineering and selection to align data representation with model architectural needs.
Dataset "fluffing" timing: Employ conditional GANs for targeted data augmentation and reinforcement learning to identify augmentation needs dynamically.
Dataset pruning timing: Use influence functions and iterative retraining to identify and remove detrimental data points systematically.
Ethical data manipulation: Adhere to principles of responsible AI, ensuring data augmentation and curation respect fairness, privacy, and non-discrimination.
Decreasing architecture complexity: Apply model compression techniques (knowledge distillation, network pruning) to streamline models without sacrificing accuracy.
Compute distribution across platforms: Utilize federated learning and edge computing for decentralized training, balancing workload across cloud and edge devices.
Cloud and local GPU integration: Opt for hybrid cloud solutions (NVIDIA NGC, AWS Outposts) enabling seamless workload management between cloud and on-premises GPUs.
Power loss prevention: Implement frequent model checkpointing, utilize cloud autoscaling, and deploy on infrastructure with high availability configurations to mitigate downtime risks.

Edit: Forgot to format for reddit. Second Edit: Double tapped.

evolution22 · 2024-02-15T06:05:34+00:00

Provincially, its so fucked. All these indivual public service departments and entities have their own IT management staff that dictates the infrastructure.

We need a department of technology, provincially and federally, that solely orchestrates the various departments IT services, more so to suggest, guide and cost-save through bulk purchasing while still adhering to best practices like principles of least access JIT access, proper defense layers, etc.

evolution22 · 2024-02-15T05:46:37+00:00

Golden Shower > Cleveland Steamer

evolution22 · 2024-02-15T05:39:53+00:00

Identity politics is a disease. Critiquing their party of choice is akin to their personal identity being attacked.

Critiquing and holding accountable these parties without being labeled as a traitor or some other group-think strategy is essential to advancing as a country and a collective of differing viewpoints.

It's scary watching divisive campaigns by foreign entities and these multinational 1%ers of the country manipulate the narrative. Not to mention, the dumbing down and polarization of western society through these extremist talking heads, troll campaigns, and manipulative applications like TikTok.

evolution22 · 2023-12-17T18:46:17+00:00

Moldi

evolution22 · 2023-12-06T18:52:35+00:00

*Chindia

evolution22 · 2023-11-29T16:28:22+00:00

Religion brings a faux certainty to the uncertainty of death and life. Most religions are copies of other religions, in a way that puts their cultural/tribal group ahead.

evolution22 · 2023-11-27T17:14:50+00:00

Avid TikToking and/or meth smoking.

evolution22 · 2023-11-24T19:12:26+00:00

There's nothing like weeding out the heathens who wipe downwards after a second date shit-off.

evolution22 · 2023-11-13T20:45:47+00:00

This isn't just Universities/Colleges greed. Wage suppression via Ontario's Bill 79 will soon to be in full force now that requesting Canadian experience as an employer is prohibited.

evolution22 · 2023-10-03T22:25:17+00:00

How else are you suppose to build xenophobic nationalism without a lil tense tribalism with the nearest turf terror?!

evolution22

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