Renowned philosopher Noga Arikha believes that philosophy is no longer limited to abstract concepts—arguments and ideas on the mind and soul. In a book interview with Nigel Warburton, Arikha selected five of the best-selling philosophy books people must read. In these featured books, the body was the centre of philosophical investigation, pinpointing many aspects of the mind-body relationship, including human culture, history of life, emotional sensations, cognitive responses and interpretative signals. 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
