Whenever a nation becomes wealthy and people’s career prospects open up, birth rates fall dramatically as individuals prioritize their careers first. Some wealthy people, however, believe that they can have more influence in the world by having as many children as possible, which is what makes up the pronatal movement. By using gene manipulation technology to produce so-called designer babies, they believe they can create a superior class of descendants that will play a dominating role in the future of society. 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
