Ep.398 - Togo, Jason Arday & Solitude Lifestyle

In a week where:Nine killed at Thai school by 14-year-old who first shot his grandparents, then himself.Scientists have used AI to design new viruses that don't occur in nature and can infect bacteria.Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact.Spain and Italy impose reciprocal border controls in Schengen dispute over Ceuta migration crisis.Benjamin Netanyahu rejects 15-point Gaza plan backed by Donald Trump and accepted by Hamas.In Politics: (12:59) In Togo, Political violence is rife after multiple orgs classed their leadership undemocratic. Torturing, harassment & constant fear paint people that dare to speak up. (Article By Hannah Uguru)In Tech: (24:11) Nothing is sacred in the eyes of AI companies. In efforts to keep their models fresh, they have taken old books, scanned them and then burning them from existence. Nasty work... (Article By Chris Stokel-Walker) In Education: (39:03) For the past few weeks, right-wing media have been foaming at the mouth over academic Jason Arday & his suspect background. But once again, they seem to think one hire that should've been vetted better means that no people of colour should get high roles in academia. (Article By Jason Okundaye) Lastly, in Life: (55:06) Solitude in day-to-day life is not always bad in a world where we're always told to touch grass. Women on socials are gassing up being alone and people are relating to it. (Article By Yang Tian) Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: [email protected] & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence