Sometimes, the best decisions come from non-conformity. Marvin Liao always felt like an outsider, needing to stifle his true self among Westerners but never feeling at home with fellow Asians. But it allowed him to look at things through a different lens and to be unafraid to carve his path. His best business decisions, like investing in African startups, were unorthodox at the time, but his familiarity with not following the status quo gave him the confidence to pursue, and profit, from them. 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
