Speaker 1 00:00:02 Welcome to the fourth degree podcast.
Speaker 2 00:00:16 Welcome to episode four, folks. Uh, not much to say here. I don't even usually do intros for these, but I have a cold right now, so if my voice sounds a little funnier or if I sound a little off, that's why I'm just recovering from a cold. Uh, I've got a little cup of tea here. I'm gonna be sipping it as we go through, but hopefully that shouldn't bother you guys too much. Thanks for listening. I really appreciate you tuning in, eh, so enjoy episode four
Speaker 3 00:00:36 Tales from Purgary.
Speaker 2 00:00:37 I ask chat, G P T what the top three uses for AI were in the near term. The response was as follows in great detail, which I will not go into here. It listed healthcare and medical diagnosis, autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, and conversational ai. Well, this makes sense. If this weren't purgatory, these things would be with the people far smarter than me are working on. This is what we would all be getting excited about, but this is purgatory and we are here to be tested. Nothing makes sense here in purgatory. So I was not shocked to see a release for an app using cutting edge AI that proposes to allow you to talk to your dog. In Hindu mythology, Sera is a revered deity associated with the dogs and known as the hound of the gods. As the divine messenger of Indra, the king of the Gods ssam displayed loyalty, devotion, and an extraordinary ability to uncover hidden truths.
Speaker 2 00:01:30 This name suggests a connection between ya, ancient mythological figure and the app's purpose of decoding the mysteries of animal communication. Oh, I probably didn't say the name of the app. Isama like the revere deity associated with dogs. I guess I should have said that. That's an important point. Oh, well, we're in this now. So by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, this app endeavors to decipher and interpret the behaviors and needs of our pets and offer valuable insights into their perspectives In technical terms through a data-driven approach, the app collects information from various sensors such as voice recognition, movement, and environmental cues to gain insights into how pets interact with their surroundings. By analyzing this data, the app provides users with a comprehensive understanding of their pet's behaviors, enabling them to respond more effectively to their needs. We're talking about good money in the time of some very smart people being spent to develop technology to talk to your dog.
Speaker 2 00:02:26 Let me clear things up for you. Your dog is barking because they're hungry or they heard something, or they want to go outside and take a shit if it's mealtime, feed them or see if they want to go outside or holler at them to be quiet. That's it. What do you think? You think your dog wants to discuss the role of protest and democracy with you using AI to talk to your dog? Why do we need to make everything dumb? I can't look at TikTok because it seems to have caught on that I am interested in AI and now instead of the gambling and bro related talks that I like, I just get swamped with get rich quick AI schemes. Now, right now is the only time in history that you'll be able to get rich using ai. That's what I would do. If I found a legit way to make millions, I'd make talks about it.
Speaker 2 00:03:11 The news is all a GOG over a study outta the University of Florida that discovered that chat. G P T could predict stock prices. You know, some fellow in the UK picked a basket of stocks, as he called it with Chad g b t, and claims it performed 1.9% better than the s and p 500 over an eight week period. Well, holy crap, 1.9% over eight weeks, let's all quit our jobs. Well, not me, I don't have a job right now. I have been using AI to assist in my job search, but it comes down to interviews, experience and waiting. Ooh, the waiting. I think the waiting might actually make me go crazy. Hey, anyway, all of the hacks I've tried though haven't really produced anything, but I digress. We are here to talk about purgatory, not my depressing life. So friends, what do we make of it?
Speaker 2 00:03:57 How does this emerging field of artificial intelligence help us work through our challenges and tests here in this cosmic waiting room that we call reality? Or the better question is, does it help us at all, or is it just another distracting temptation? In the wild and turbulent journey we call life, it's often tempting to seek shortcuts to veer off the treacherous path that lies before us. The allure of quick fixes and easy wins, beckons promises, instant gratification and relief from the trials that await us, but heed this cautionary tale, my friends, the easy way out. That seductive mistress of deceit seldom leads to lasting fulfillment or true enlightenment in the twisted realm of experience. Through this crucible of challenges, we find our grit, our true character, and we emerge stronger, wiser and battle tested. The act of confronting adversity head-on fuels our growth and shapes us admits the fiercest chaos.
Speaker 2 00:04:50 We learn the lessons that endure transforming mere existence into a roaring symphony of vibrant life. The world we inhabit is a vast tapestry, intricately woven with triumphs and tribulations, born of effort and pain that tests the limits of our spirit. To forsake this weird and terrible dance, to opt for the path of least resistance is to resign ourselves to a palate and dull existence, devoid of depth and substance. It's to cheat ourselves outta the intricate mosaic that shapes our existence. It is the same as renouncing the vibrant hues of a sunrise for the sterile confines of a monotonous gray wall. So my friends resist the siren song of shortcuts. Instead, embrace the challenges that dare to confront you for they are the gatekeepers to a life truly lived, where the lessons learned and scars earned. Paint a vivid portrait of an indomitable spirit. Choose the path less traveled for.
Speaker 2 00:05:40 In the end, the arduous of life illuminates our souls and breathes life into the essence of our being. Plus, that's a whole point of purgatory to prove that you can take it. The weirdness is just a test. Embrace it. Weird news, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to a twisted world where reality takes a backseat and absurdity sits firmly in the driver's seat. Hold on, tighten, fasten your mental seat belts because we're about to dive headfirst into a story that will leave you questioning the very fabric of logic itself. Picture this, a courtroom scene, place where truth is sought, justice is served, and the ba bizarre reign supreme. In the dock we have Rachel Lyes, a transgender woman who stands accused of flashing her genitalia at not one, not two, but three unsuspecting victims. The venue of these alleged crimes, A Y M C A in the heartland of Ohio, no less the plot thickens.
Speaker 2 00:06:29 But fear not for this tale takes an astonishing turn When Judge David McNaney, a man whose sense of reasoning veers into the realm of the incomprehensible, renders a verdict that defies all logic and reason. Brace yourselves for the honorable judge concludes that Rachel blinds is, and I quote too fat for her genitalia to be visible. Yes, you heard that right? It's not a misprint or a misheard statement, it's an actual ruling by someone entrusted with upholding the law. In a truly baffling display of legal gymnastics, judge McNay asserts that Rachel's excess gerth creates an impenetrable fortress shielding her genitalia from prying eyes, the esteemed judge has stumbled upon an unknown anatomical phenomenon, one that is yet to be studied by the scientific community or even acknowledged by the laws of nature. Move aside laws of physics. We have a new contender. You know, you gotta kind of marvel at the surreal nature of this case as if the accusations of flashing weren't strange enough.
Speaker 2 00:07:24 We now ponder the connection between body weight and the visibility of genitalia. It's a scientific conundrum that would make Einstein scratch his head and bewilderment. Now, I must remind you dear listeners, that the purpose of comedy is to find humor in the absurd to shed light on the ludicrous aspects of life. But let us not forget the serious implications of this ruling. It exposes a glaring flaw in our legal system, one that should prioritize evidence and facts over subjective judgements based on appearance. As we navigate the choppy waters of our societal progress and inclusivity, it is vital that we embrace compassion, empathy, and fairness. We must remember that justice should not be swayed by a person's weight or any other superficial attribute. It should be blind, impartial, and rooted in reason. So as we bid a due to this mind boggling chapter in the anals of justice, let us hope that future rulings will be grounded in reality where the weight of justice is carried not by pounds of flesh, but by principles, truth, equality, and you know, common sense.
Speaker 2 00:08:22 Next, let's delve into a tale of icy proportions. Were an iceberg off the coast of dildo Newfoundland. You heard that right? Dildo. Newfoundland has captured the world's attention with its undeniable resemblance to a certain part of the male naby. I'll give you a hint. It's the one that the transgendered woman in the last one was hiding with her fat. Hold on to your hat folks, because this is one chilly encounter you won't soon forget. In the quaint town of dildo, a photographer named Ken pretty found himself <laugh> face to face with an iceberg that defied all expectations rising proudly from the frigid waters of conception. Bay was a frozen masterpiece, an iceberg so perfectly phallic in shape that it left locals in awe with a column that reached for the heavens and a domed head that commanded attention. This icy behemoth had the town buzzing with excitement, or perhaps one might say titillation.
Speaker 2 00:09:15 Mr. Pretty armed with his trusty drone captured this majestic creation for everyone to see the image spread like wildfire. I mean, why wouldn't it? Catching the attention of media outlets from distant lands like Thailand and Taiwan as a story traveled across a globe, the people of dildo reveled in their fame. Oh, what a time to be alive. But I'll ask my dear listeners, all good things must come to an end, like a fleeting moment of passion. This icy delight could not withstand the test of time merely a day after being immortalized through the lens of Mr. Pretty's camera. The phallic iceberg meant its watery demise collapsing into the very sea from once it came, such as the fleeting nature of frozen art. I mean, who I to talk if mine lasts more than four hours? I have to call a doctor. This might seem like an isolated incident, but it's worth noting that mother nature has a mischievous sense of humor.
Speaker 2 00:10:03 She enjoys creating phallic wonders that tickle our childish imaginations from towering rock formations in national parks to plants that bear an uncanny resemblance to the male anatomy. There is no shortage of giggles to be had. Let us not forget the infamous penis fish of Drake's Beach, A bizarre occurrence that caused quite a stir in California not too long ago, and who can overlook the pleas of Cambodian authorities desperately begging people to refrain from picking the rather suggestive nap borek. You know, it's a penis flower, so let's embrace the absurd, the whimsical and the downright silly. Above all, let's cherish these moments when the world surprises us with its uncanny ability to imitate the most unexpected aspects of our own human existence as we navigate this wild journey called life. What's wrong with finding joy in the most peculiar places? All right, for this next piece of weird news, we're gonna venture into the twisted realm of art installations Gone wild, uh, seems we have an unsuspecting banana that found itself at the very center of a culinary scandal and an artistic scandal, I suppose.
Speaker 2 00:11:05 Yeah, more artistic than culinary. Now that I think about it, I don't know why I wrote culinary. No, whatever, because it's banana now, whatever. Buckle up dear listeners, for we will witness the collision of hunger, audacity, and the fine line between creativity and insanity. Imagine if you will, a scene straight out of a Salvador Dally painting, the Liam Museum of Art and Soul, a bastion of traditional Korean art and contemporary masterpieces played host to an exhibition called We, I assume that's how you pronounce it. It's a capital W and a capital E, but you never know what these artistic types amongst the curated wonders that adorned the museum's walls. One piece stood out an artwork titled Comedian by the audacious Italian artist, Maurizio Catalan. Now envision this masterpiece, if I can describe it for you and create this picture in your mind. A ripe potassium rich banana meticulously taped to a wall.
Speaker 2 00:11:54 That's it. That's, that's the, that's the piece of art. It's a banana taped to a wall. It's a symbol they say of both sustenance and artistic expression. A beacon of creativity that invited contemplation analysis and apparently a hungry guy hoo in walks. This is a Korean name. If I can't say you know European names, I'm not gonna be able to say a Korean name, but I'll try. In walks Nok a student from Seoul National University. Little did he know that his hunger pangs would propel him into the annals of art history. For no, the allure of the banana was too much to resist. He claimed to be hungry having skipped breakfast as if his growling stomach was a compelling justification for artistic consumption. With a devilish grin in the audacity of a mad man, no peeled away the fragile heirs of the serious piece of artwork.
Speaker 2 00:12:41 In one fell swoop, he ate the banana, savoring the taste of rebellion and potassium, all while cameras captured his audacious culinary defiance. A work of art once valued at $120,000 was reduced to nothing more than a snack. But fear not for this glutinous escapade did not end there like a deranged maestro conducting a symphony of chaos. No carefully reattached appeal to the wall using the very own duct tape as if trying to deceive the world into believing that his act of destruction was nothing more than a prank. As no nonchalantly strolled away from the scene, one cannot help but marvel at the sheer audacity of it all. The boldness. A student driven by hunger and an insatiable craving boldly defies the boundaries of artistic sanctity. The clash between the hallowed halls of the museum and the primal instincts of human desire becomes a performance piece in his own right, I suppose.
Speaker 2 00:13:30 Well, why not it? It can be whatever we want it to be. I mean, it was a banana tape to the wall for God's sake. So as we explore the far reaches of artistic expression, we may never forget the fine line between creation and consumption, between artistic integrity and a growling stomach. What is a banana, if not something you have for a snack? And in case you're wondering, it didn't ruin the art piece. A couple hours later, somebody else found another banana taped it up to the wall and they were back in business. Welcome to the world of Hanako ho Harbor on the big island in Hawaii. There are a lot of tourists in Hawaii, and like all of us, they tend to use GPS to get where they need to go. It was here where a pair of unsuspecting tourists found themselves in a watery predicament that defied all logic and common sense.
Speaker 2 00:14:13 It started innocently enough as most stories do, the picturesque hauk coho God. Why are these things so hard to say? The picturesque hano coho harbor on the big island of Hawaii became the stage for a spectacle that would soon become the stuff of legend when a viral video emerged showing two tourists driving their trustee Dodge Caravan down a boat ramp and to the astonishment of onlookers straight into the water. You heard it right? They drove their minivan into the ocean, and I just wanted a quick aside, who rents a minivan when they go to Hawaii? But I digress. Christie Hutchinson, armed with her phone, captured the unfolding madness in real time. As the vehicle floated off the boat ramp and into the harbor, Hutchinson's disbelief was palpable. Tony Pearlman, who had the misfortune of witnessing this aquatic minivan ballet, while preparing to pull his own boat outta the ramp, expressed his astonishment.
Speaker 2 00:15:03 The last thing one expects to see in such a place is a minivan casually meandering towards the murky depths of the sea. But the surprises did not in there, my dear listeners, the duel behind the wheel, seemingly unfazed by their aquatic adventure, continued to smile their way into deeper waters. As the video went viral, the world watched an awe and disbelief at this bizarre spectacle unfolding on the shoulders of Hanako Ho Harbor Shirley. This was a scene plucked straight out of a, like, you know, one of those TV shows that tries to prank you. Uh, I don't know what they're called. You know, candid camera? Yeah, yeah. Surely This was a scene pluck straight out a candid camera. In the midst of the chaos, heroes emerged Ronald Jordan, a man acquainted with capturing the extraordinary through his camera lens began filming the madness, witnessing the confusion that gripped the scene.
Speaker 2 00:15:48 Tony Pearlman displayed the bravery of a true daredevil and leapt into action, but the car still floating, or I guess the minivan still floating. He ventured into the water, unsure if anyone remained trapped inside. Others joined the rescue effort, assisting the women through the windows and guiding them to safety. As the vehicle san into the depths, a tow was required to extricate it from its newfound aquatic home. And amidst the laughter and bewilderment, the question arose, how the hell do you drive a minivan into the ocean? Well, some light was shed on the matter. Somebody mentioned the substantial rainfall in the murky waters that obscured the boundary between land and sea. But this was the only minivan that drove into the ocean that day. So in pressing, they found out that an ill faded attempt to find a man to Ray tour. Uh, these wayward travelers found themselves following their gps very, very closely.
Speaker 2 00:16:34 In fact, they followed it right into the ocean. In the aftermath of this water, escapade voices of reason and wisdom echoed through the air. Tony Pearlman still in disbelief, offered his advice. Don't trust the Google map lady. He proclaimed. Don't trust any gps man. Use your eyes. A valuable lesson, indeed, one that reminds us to rely on our senses, our intuition, and a good old fashioned art of, you know, looking where you're going. And so my dear listeners, as we bid a do to the tale of the old faded Dodge Caravan and it's aquatic adventure, let us remember the power of a wrong turn. Let's embrace the unexpected and find humor in the absurd. Uh, never underestimate the capacity of human folly. Stay skeptical of electronic things and keep your eyes on the road. Hot steak, what do you folks think? Is this a hot take?
Speaker 2 00:17:18 Maybe we shouldn't give addicts free drugs to help them. A few years ago, this would seem like common sense, but now in the end days, it goes against the prevailing wisdom. In the desolate wasteland of Canada's national opioid crisis, a mirage of hope appeared on the horizon, the safer supply drug strategy, promising respite from the relentless tide of tainted illicit substances. This policy aimed to provide drug users with free substitute drugs. However, as I delved into the depths of this peculiar phenomenon, I discovered a calamitous circus of deception and unintended consequences, making the opioid, making the opioid crisis worse and not better. Picture this hydromorphone a drug that wields power akin to that of heroin, flooding the streets as part of the safer supply initiative. The idea in theory seems noble, but reality has a way of twisting good intentions into something grotesque. According to an investigative report, recipients and cunning dealers have found a way to manipulate the system, diverting vast quantities of hydromorphone to the black market.
Speaker 2 00:18:21 The result, a cataclysmic surge in opioid availability leading to a wave of new addictions and relapses, particularly among those unsuspecting youth, eh, who knows, you give drug a drug addicts free drugs. They, uh, sell them to try to get better drugs. Who knew? Take for instance, the harring revelation that the price of hydromorphone plummeted like a wounded bird crashing 70% to 95% in various Canadian cities. After the introduction of safer supply, an eight milligram tablet of this potent drug once, uh, commanded a substantial eight to $10 a pill. Now 50 cents to a dollar. It's as if the drug market was hosting a fire sale, but you know, instead, a discount shoes, it was lives. Amidst this chaos, the younger generation bears the brunt of the fallout, lulled into a full sense of security. The underestimate the perils of hydromorphone oblivious to its potency. After all, if it's prescribed by a doctor and marketed as safe, why should they question its dangers?
Speaker 2 00:19:16 Yet the reality is stark and merciless. Hydromorphone is power is akin to that. If it's notorious sibling heroin, combine it with alcohol, which is a great idea with almost anything, and you have a recipe for disaster. The youth are trapped in a web spun by safer supply advocates who like an opioid diversion to providing them with condoms as if it was some twisted act of benevolence. But the repercussions extend beyond the unsu expecting youth. Even those in recovery who fought valiantly against the clutches of addiction find themselves being dragged back into the abyss. Due to the siren song of Safer Supply, physicians bemoan that nearly half their new patients have either succumbeded to relapse or initiated a perilous dance with opioid use disorder. All thanks to this supposedly foolproof strategy. Yet the advocates of safer supply are not once to back down. They dismiss any mention of diversion as mere fake news, a convenient label to mask the cracks in their grandiose facade.
Speaker 2 00:20:10 The evidence is impossible to ignore Reports from Health Canada. The very institution overseeing this Ill faded crusade, acknowledge the presence of diversion as an undeniable problem. Even addiction, physicians nationwide hear echoes of the truth from their patients. The once tolerable whisperings of the afflicted have grown louder, demanding to be heard. They recount tales of hydromorphone impotence as its feeble effects pale in comparison to the intoxicating allure of that wonderful bitch Fentanyl. For those with a heightened tolerance to opioids, hydromorphone promise of euphoria is nothing. It's, it's a, it's a nothing burger. It doesn't happen. They need the good stuff disillusioned. They sell their meager share of hydromorphone to acquire more potent substances perpetuating the vicious cycle of addiction. In a bizarre turn of events, health minister Carolyn Bennett remains steadfast in her belief that flooding the streets with copious amounts of free hydromorphone will somehow vanquish the fentanyl crisis.
Speaker 2 00:21:06 It's a delusion that defies logic as even her own department's research contradicts this fancy full notion. Addiction physicians watching the havoc unfold warn that safer supply is not only failing to address the fentanyl crisis, but it's actually making it worse. Patients bewildered by the rationale behind this misguided strategy see it as more harmful than helpful. It's a twisted mockery of the very intention to aid their communities, but the pitfalls of safer supply extend beyond failed policy and skyrocketing addiction rates. They manifest in the suffering and disfigurement of those who inject hydromorphone against medical advice. I mean, isn't the fact that the tablets intended for oral consumption contain materials ill-suited for intravenous use, yet recipients desperate for a fleeting moment to release, crush, and inject these pills paving the way for excruciating infections that may even leave them paralyzed. An unimaginable consequence, born from a strategy designed to bring salvation.
Speaker 2 00:22:01 The federal government's response to the rampant diversion is nothing short of alarming <laugh>. I mean, what isn't with these guys? When confronted with inquiries about this widespread practice, health Canada's anti V diversion recommendations proved to be inadequate and puzzling drawing criticism from addiction physicians across the board. The chasm between Health Canada's perspective and the grim realities of opioid use disorder and the black market become glaringly apparent. One cannot help but question the institution's disconnect from the very crisis it claims to address to compound matters. Health Canada's murky stance on diversion raises eyebrows while they claim to disapprove of the illegal distribution of prescription opioids. Funding a document titled Reframing Diversion for Healthcare Provider sends mixed Signals. The document encourages doctors to, you know, turn a blind eye to patient selling their safer supply of opioids on the black market, urging them to appreciate the supposed benefits of this unsettling phenomenon within the medical community.
Speaker 2 00:22:55 Discontent simmers beneath the surface, the majority of addiction physicians find themselves teetering on a spectrum of discomfort and reluctance when it comes to endorsing safer supply. Their voices are muffled and their concerns are muted. Whispers of coercion and intimidation haunt the quarters of research institutions stifling any attempts to shed light on the harms and pitfalls of this ill-conceived strategy. Fearful of retribution. People remain silent, shackled by a system that demands their complicity. The parallels to the Oxycontin crisis of the past are striking. Just as Perdue Pharma unleashed a torrent of opioids resulting in an epidemic that claimed lives. Canada's safer supply strategy dance is dangerously close to history's mistakes. The aftermath of such reckless endeavors is often measured in lives lost, family shattered, and communities left to pick up the pieces of shattered dreams. As the sun sets on this grand delusion of safer supply, the haunt in question remains. Will those in power awaken from their stupor and confront the grim reality that stares 'em in the face? Or will they continue perpetuating this tragic circus where the clowns wear suits and the victims pay the price? Eh, only time will tell if Canada's opioid crisis can find solace in a true solution or if it will remain caught in the clutches of a delusion gone awry.
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