If you want to be perceived as important during Zoom meetings, it might be time to invest in a good microphone. Research reveals that speakers are perceived as smarter, more likeable, and better talkers when they have good audio quality during their talks. Although a good microphone can give you a boost in audio quality, Thomas McKinley warns that external factors such as bad connections must be kept in check as well because they might nullify the boost. 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
