Writing with sensitivity and including content warnings can make your work more inclusive and enjoyable for a wider range of readers. Alan Baxter said it best: “If we can create whatever we want and protect people with trauma as well, why the f**k wouldn’t we?” Sensitivity readings are a great way to ensure accuracy, while content warnings give readers an idea of what to expect without spoiling the story. Making your writing more accessible is a simple way to show readers you care. 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
