Does 2+2 ever equal 5? Kareem Carr says yes, because numbers don’t always perfectly align with their real world scenarios. It’s all in the parameters, or how you look at it; real-life examples include how, in regards to reproduction, one plus one can equal three — three being a family unit – or, indeed, can equal one – one being just the offspring. Alternatively, how about how 2.3 rounds down to two, but 2.3 + 2.3 rounds up to five? 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
