As a moderate, David Hume approached many things in life with a balanced point of view, taking both experience and theoretics into account. This healthy dose of scepticism made for great philosophy, but conformist politics with a lack of conviction. He felt that all men should be equal and free to enjoy the same luxuries, but in the end sided with the status quo; he concluded that dividing wealth more equally would throw society into chaos. 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
