“What she taught me was to feel that you’re part of this place, not a visitor, and that’s a huge difference.” This lesson, among many others that Craig Foster’s friend, an octopus known simply as ‘her’, taught him, is revealed in this interview with the now famous ‘My Octopus Teacher’ documentary maker. Among the other revelations are that, in his opinion, octopuses are sentient and that, like humans, actually dream. 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
