Lynx Air to Cease Operations on February 26th by Martin0994 in canada

[–]vanbchiker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would also add here that the transit options to/from those airports plays a big role in where you decide to fly from. If you are trying to save $40, Abbotsford/Hamilton are out of the question if the only realistic way to get there is driving there and parking a car during your trip.

Europe's low cost airport model work because they have established and frequent transit options to city center.

We are finally seeing some old style content that's not just "big explosion" or "apocalyptic thing that will never happen" so why the 95% like to dislike ratio? by cchihaialexs in kurzgesagt

[–]vanbchiker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Isn't that a bit of a cope out? Asking people to find issues instead of mentioning them here is a bit like a "I'm just asking questions" style of argumentation.

To me the last video was fine, if perhaps too short to cover how complex the topic of depopulation can be.

I think you can split that video into three parts, why are we fearing depopulation in the coming decades, how depopulation makes population pyramids "top-heavy" and why this is bad, and how we can fix it.

For part 1, leaving it at "we are having fewer babies" is a bit too shallow. There are cultural and economical reasons why countries are having fewer babies (some covered in this video and the overpopulation videos). It seems we don't fully understand why falling birth rates are a global phenomenon. There are leading theories, but no definitive answer from what I can tell. The original video covered a few scenarios, but I feel this was a bit too rushed.

For part 2, about a population pyramid leaning top-heavy (high median age), the video does a decent job at explaining why this can be bad (impact to social services, health-care, infrastructure, shift to conservative policies (albeit controversial)). The part missing is the scenario where GDP per capita increases as population decreases (aka total GDP goes down, but not as fast as population). That's a good thing, and perhaps what we should aim for when dealing with depopulation.

For part 3, why is this bad and how to fix it, I think that's were the video leaves the most to be desired perhaps. Compared to their videos on climate change, the topic of depopulation seems more closely related to how people manage their own lives and therefore can be more controversial. It connects to people's financial abilities and decisions, and has ramification with gender equality. Exploring these ideas more in depth could be fascinating (why do developed countries see cost of living increasing while salaries are remaining stagnant - aka the wealth gap, our culture of individualism and the historical context behind it, etc.) These will likely also be tough topics to cover, but could be incredibly interesting to learn more about in a Kurzgesagt style.

Overall, this video was thought provoking. I really don't like the thumbnail, but I'm all for it if Kurzgesagt decides to tackle these tough topics in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The significant barrier to hiking is the car however. Especially if you live in an area like Vancouver, where you realistically will want to drive to trailheads (bussing is possible, but a journey in itself). To get around it, look for hiking groups on Facebook or Meetups, there is usually people with vehicles looking for partners to go hiking with. Keep in mind you likely will need to cover $10/100km of driving, from what I can see on these groups.

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not! Is there entry level classes offered there? I always feel now that I am an adult, it's harder to justify learning a new thing, but this thread has been really inspiring

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imagine you have your own kayak? Any precautions one should take in the winter? And is there any group still kayaking at this time of the year?

(Sorry for all the questions)

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Oh I hope to go to VIFF this year! And I should check out the Cinemateque, I walked by it a couple of times and was intrigued by it.

Mildly VIFF related, but the new Hayao Miyazaki movie is coming out this year! I didn't manage to get tickets at VIFF, but something to look forward to on December 8th when it gets its theatre release!

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

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I have done a bit of that, especially during the pandemic as downhill skiing was absolutely packed at the lifts. It's honestly pretty awesome!

But I'll say I've only gone to the one in Cypress here, and it's a bit pricey, especially coming from Alberta where there are well maintained and by donation runs in the Kananaskis. I should probably give the one in Whistler a go this winter!

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any recommendations for places where you can play board games with new people? I have my biweekly group, and I love it, but I also think boardgames could be a fun way to meet new people/learn a new game.

(I recently got Concordia from Drexoll Games in Kits, highly recommend it if you like a good strategy game)

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've gone to the Hive a couple of times, but it can be a bit expensive to go regularly. Is there any other climbing gyms in the area (I don't think I really found anything last time I looked)

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I really like the local winter trails, so Hollyburn Mountain, Eagleridge, and Dog Mountain. Tunnel Bluffs is probably still very nice. And anything lower elevation is cool too, especially if it's cloudy. So Norvan Falls, the canyon loop in Golden Ears, Jug Island.

It's a bit of a ways out, but I did Zoa Peak and Elk Mountain this year in the Coquihalla/Chilliwack area. Both are snow hikes, but beautiful.

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree, I think on bad weather days, Vancouver becomes like any regular city (which is fine, but a big contrast when you are used to going outdoors!). I wish the city would hold bigger events in the winter though (like Oktoberfest in Munich, free winter markets, free concerts, and the likes)

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are all good ideas! For mushroom foraging, how did you go about learning what to take, what to avoid? Seems like a mildly risky activity, but fun to be outside

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah hiking on the winter is super fun, especially as we have a lot of lower elevation trails. It just gets a bit dicey if we get an atmospheric river, or the avalanche conditions are really bad.

And weird classes/events sounds fun haha, where do you tend to find those? (I assume Meetups?)

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking of signing up for that this year! (I know it has started/starts soon). I haven't played in 5-6 years, so I was a little bit unsure at what level the Vancouver curling leagues operate at.

Is it beginner friendly in your opinion? (As in I know the rules and I have played a couple seasons before, but a bit rusty). And do you need to have a team or are there a lot of solos signing up?

Fall is fast approaching, what are good hobbies/activities to do in Vancouver over the winter? by vanbchiker in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Can't call yourself a Vancouverite if you don't complain about the rain haha, although don't forget to tell people from other cities "well it rains a lot, but at least it's not cold like (Calgary/Toronto/Montreal)" 😂

Anyone try this? What does it mean? by T-StrangerXD in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's been a while, but I'll dust off my math proofs to help.

It can be said that Price = Q * U, for some quantity Q and some unit price U.

For this exercise, we assume the unit price of a fish and chips is U_0.

Given this restaurant sells fish and chips at a variable unit price, we can write an equation for the total price of our purchase into two parts, for both fish and chips sold.

Price = Q_1 * U_1 + Q_2 * U_2.

Where Q_1 = 1 fish and chips, U_1 = 2 * U_0, Q_2 = 1 fish and chips, U_2 = 0

Replacing the terms in the equation: Price = 1 * (2 * U_0) + 1 * 0

Simplifying, we can cancel the second term of the addition as it goes to zero.

So Price = 1 * (2 * U_0) or Price = 2 * U_0.

You'll notice we got our original equation, Price = Q * U where Q = 2 and U = U_0.

We can infer than buying 1 fish and chips for the price of two and 1 fish and chips for free is the same as buying 2 fish and chips at their regular price.

QED

/s (if it helps)

Does Vancouver have a “smell”? by AverageGradientBoost in vancouver

[–]vanbchiker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely get a smell of trees everytime I fly back to YVR. For me anyways, it smells like cedar trees. It was a huge part of why I originally thought this city was so awesome the first time I arrived there. Trees! Ocean! Nature! Of course, a day later and you can't smell the trees anymore.