Does truth really exist? Alethic nihilism is the theory that nothing is true. This theory says that there are no true beliefs, no true assertions, no true anythings. For example, saying that the longest river in Ireland is the Shannon is not the truth but a fact. Another example is believing that there is a fly in your soup, and even if there really is, it is not the truth but the reality. If you think that this doesn’t make sense, well, that’s not true! 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
