While confidence is good, Michael DeHaan argues that self-doubt is even more important. When one is overconfident, they tend to mistrust people; the logic is that they think that they can’t be wrong, so their teammates must be wrong instead. Instead of casting doubt on themselves, they cast doubt on others, passing over possibly brilliant ideas. A casualty of this mistrust is the stifling of these brilliant ideas and their development because ideas can’t develop when you think your idea alone is the best. 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
