Thank you Paul again for sharing the work of my amazing colleague Jason! You really capture the essence of people. Your coverage of him and our work is invaluable. Thank you again.
Thanks again for a fascinating article on a topic far removed from what most of us do on a daily basis! It is encouraging to see such innovation and industry happening in Canada. Your long articles remind me of the days when we would spend a happy weekend reading Saturday Night magazine. I look forward to your work as eagerly...
I subscribe to a few substacks that deal with science and tech, but obviously they don't focus on Canadians. As a proud Canuck I appreciate being updated on the work of our citizens changing the world. So thanks for taking a break from Ottawa to bring this information to our attention.
"The luxury of failing fast: try something, find what’s not working, and adjust. He was able to make rapid progress." The way I learned, and probably most that prevail eventually.
Hein’s story reminds me of occasion Ontario bestowed a rather large grant to a relatively small and unheralded team of researchers working at Queen’s/KGH.
For all of its prestige, Kingston is a bit of a Winnipeg - tucked out of the way from big cities, a hard recruit for professional couples (you can always land one HQP - finding equivalent opportunities for a spouse is difficult.), and there’s often not more than just one of something - lab, area of research, etc.
But this day was different. As the grants would make Kingston the home of the largest endeavour of its type in Canada. Asked ‘why’, Cal Stiller (Google him) offered this explanation: ‘excellence occurs where excellence occurs.’ That is to say Hein, the circumstances and team around him matter are as much if not more than any of the factors national and sub-national strategies design to create it.
For all of the AI noise, human progress comes back to researchers, technologists and the like. As always.
I felt like applauding throughout. Lemons turned into lemonade; societal improvements prioritized even when resources are tight - and then the serendipity, as if there were karma, and virtue was rewarded.
I think that Canada is a more-likely place than nearly any, to produce such a story, and that it is justly, not just by happenstance, a Canadian story.
Thank you Paul again for sharing the work of my amazing colleague Jason! You really capture the essence of people. Your coverage of him and our work is invaluable. Thank you again.
Thanks again for a fascinating article on a topic far removed from what most of us do on a daily basis! It is encouraging to see such innovation and industry happening in Canada. Your long articles remind me of the days when we would spend a happy weekend reading Saturday Night magazine. I look forward to your work as eagerly...
I subscribe to a few substacks that deal with science and tech, but obviously they don't focus on Canadians. As a proud Canuck I appreciate being updated on the work of our citizens changing the world. So thanks for taking a break from Ottawa to bring this information to our attention.
"The luxury of failing fast: try something, find what’s not working, and adjust. He was able to make rapid progress." The way I learned, and probably most that prevail eventually.
Hoorah...some positive stuff , especially regarding AI...hope springs eternal , thanks Paul !
Hein’s story reminds me of occasion Ontario bestowed a rather large grant to a relatively small and unheralded team of researchers working at Queen’s/KGH.
For all of its prestige, Kingston is a bit of a Winnipeg - tucked out of the way from big cities, a hard recruit for professional couples (you can always land one HQP - finding equivalent opportunities for a spouse is difficult.), and there’s often not more than just one of something - lab, area of research, etc.
But this day was different. As the grants would make Kingston the home of the largest endeavour of its type in Canada. Asked ‘why’, Cal Stiller (Google him) offered this explanation: ‘excellence occurs where excellence occurs.’ That is to say Hein, the circumstances and team around him matter are as much if not more than any of the factors national and sub-national strategies design to create it.
For all of the AI noise, human progress comes back to researchers, technologists and the like. As always.
Another insightful piece - I know a little more once again.
Thanks for lancing the boil
I felt like applauding throughout. Lemons turned into lemonade; societal improvements prioritized even when resources are tight - and then the serendipity, as if there were karma, and virtue was rewarded.
I think that Canada is a more-likely place than nearly any, to produce such a story, and that it is justly, not just by happenstance, a Canadian story.
Congratulations on sharing this very interesting article with us. Having a glimpse into this world is fascinating.
Is this an advertorial?
Nope. Thanks for asking!
Most interesting and a topic I never thought you might cover! Thankyou !