Do you have trouble memorising things? A memory palace might help you. It’s a memorisation technique that uses spatial representation and association to store information; you assign information to a place you visualise in your mind. It seems to work because most people find it easier to remember where you “put” information rather than the concepts themselves. However, it still takes effort. You must “walk” through your memory palace often so you remember where everything is; otherwise, you’ll likely forget everything you’re stored in it. 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
