Meet Alex, a pragmatic fourth-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo who is known for his straightforward views on social issues. Growing up in a small town, Alex values authenticity and has a no-nonsense approach to debates. Often frustrated by what he sees as empty gestures, he believes in addressing systemic problems directly rather than engaging in what he calls "mindless virtue signaling." When he's not deep in coding projects, you can find him passionately discussing current events with friends at the local coffee shop, always ready to challenge conventional wisdom.