“It was layering and deepening and broadening but the memories I had are still there, unchanged, they’ve just been added to.” After recollecting memories, combing through old journals, reading letters, and interviewing loved ones, Lilly Dancyger came to realize that there was no singular truth encapsulating her parents’ lives. By accepting that her dad was both wonderful to her but terrible to others, a weight was lifted from her, realizing that many things can be true at once. 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
