Although envy is largely viewed as negative, the Ancient Greeks had a form of envy that was seen in a good light. This envy was toward bad people with undeserved good fortune. However, this form of envy was rare. The Ancient Greeks thought that only the gods could hold this sort of envy, especially towards mortals. Aristotle denied that this envy existed and tried to call it a different name: “to nemesan”. “To nemesan” was justifiable indignation—a painful feeling much like envy, felt after seeing people who are unfairly fortunate. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
