Dan Luu has been thought of as stupid many times in his life, but he almost always come out on top. By risking looking stupid through asking very obvious questions or doing seemingly stupid things, Luu claims he not only learns skills at a heightened rate but also feels liberated without the necessity of adjusting his behaviour. I’d recommend reading through his examples; one humorous account covers Luu going into an Apple store and asking for the computer that comes in the smallest box. 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
