The Stoics, Buddhists, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all seem to have one thing in common: their belief in how to pursue happiness. David Cain argues that learning to cherish both bad and good experiences equally is this ‘ultimate’ method, and that it’s inevitable that people – as a species – will stumble upon this philosophy, stating that several separate groups and schools of thought have adopted it in some way or another. 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
