The Hadza people (or Hadzabe) are a small ethnic group who call Tanzania’s Lake Eyasi home and have been the subject of tourism for nearly 40 years now. They were recently visited by American celebrity doctors Anthony Gustin and Paul Saladino, who likened them to ancient humans. In their podcast, they describe the partly hunter-gatherer Hadzabe as almost alien-like, calling them “wild”. Andrew Harvey, who has worked with the Hadza people extensively, argues tourists only value the Hadzabe for their entertainment value and not as fellow human beings. 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
