Taking dopamine agonists is like playing Russian roulette; if you’re unlucky, you turn into a different (often horrible) person. While they’re quite effective at soothing Parkinson’s disease symptoms, dopamine agonists can cause uncontrollable compulsions. These compulsions range from the mild (painting and writing) to life-ruining (gambling and shopping) to prison-worthy (harassment and worse ). The higher the dose, the worse the personality change becomes. Loved ones of affected individuals are often at a loss, wondering what happened to the person they once knew. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
