Forbes.com has the prestige that comes from being the online arm of a century-old established brand; it has become a magnet for grifters because of this. After they opened up their website to contributors, outsiders have started charging businesses thousands of dollars for the honour of being mentioned in a Forbes article. The number of small business owners on Quora asking about the ethics of Forbes writers demanding them to pay up and the various answers confirming this behaviour, paints a picture of the extent of this problem. 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
