What do you do when your past and your present selves clash and make you question your identity? Frank Hopper had started getting in touch with his Native heritage after joining a Native American spirituality circle in prison, but he felt guilty. While he embraced his heritage, he also watched and enjoyed “Mystery Science Theatre 3000”, a show that allowed him to revisit his boyhood and the wounds of being stigmatised for being a Native. 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
