With years of work on his side business, still no growth channel, the addition of a new-born child and having not “read a sci-fi book in probably a good 12 months”, Gabrielse documents his attempts at working up the courage to tell his wife that he wanted to quit his day job. Eventually, it was his wife who broached the topic; with her resolute support, Gabrielse’s resignation letter was handed in the next day. Sometimes our partners know us better than we may realise. 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
