NFTs have been rather controversial; some people think they’re scams, some people have actually been scammed, and others don’t think NFT art is worth the high price. But for The Savvy Salamander Study Club, NFTs are a force for good. Featuring the Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires’s yellow salamander mascot, SSSC is an NFT campaign developed by INSEAD MBA students to foster alumni relationships and to help financially challenged INSEADers who want a world-class business education. 100% of SSSC’s profit goes toward scholarships and developing the club. 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
