Meet Alex "The Ponderer" Jansen, a spirited outdoor enthusiast and amateur philosopher with a penchant for debating unconventional survival strategies. Growing up in a small town surrounded by nature, Alex often found themselves contemplating the dynamics between humans and animals during long hikes. Their fascination with both medium-sized dogs and hypothetical survival scenarios has led them to engage in quirky discussions with friends around campfires. With a background in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, Alex combines their love for the outdoors with a humorous approach to tackling the ups and downs of nature and its inhabitants.