I was quite out of tune with this whole issue until I watched the Alek Minassian[1] interview/confession[2]. I still don't really know what to make of it. I will warn you: it's not easy listening, however, it is eye opening and adds further context to this substack post.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_van_attack
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGFWovUuWak