“There were no possible chances to live up to the hype.” Dan Kois, a former literary agent-turned-journalist, blames himself for the fall of the Segway. How? By being careless, book proposals detailing the development of a secret technology ー the Segway, called “IT” ー were leaked into the world, generating hype on absurd levels. Described as world-changing, speculations ran wild regarding the nature of “IT”, dooming it to fail because the glorified scooter couldn’t live up to expectations.
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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
