Pioneered by psychologist Carl Rogers, active listening means listening to people wholeheartedly. Most of the time, we only half-listen to people when they talk to us. Sometimes we daydream, and other times we do listen, but only because we’re waiting to give our opinions or to correct them. Active listening involves not only focusing on what a person is saying but also asking questions to get them to open up more. Rogers believed it was an important skill because it shows other people that we care about 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
