TheESP – Ep. #457 – Tschüss!

We start with the sad news that this is Annika’s last episode as a regular host. Over the last four years she has brought her unique perspective and insights (and puns!) to the show. But being part of a weekly podcast is tough commitment while at the same time balancing a fulltime job, raising a family and participating in other skeptical activities. We will miss her! And we hope to see her back again from time to time for guest appearances. In TWISH this week we celebrate the birth of Robert Koch, one of the ‘fathers of microbiology’ (together with Louis Pasteur). Then we have a look at the news: INTERNATIONAL: Adult skills in literacy and numeracy declining or stagnating in most OECD countries INTERNATIONAL: Online influencers in urgent need of factchecking tools INTERNATIONAL: How the far right is weaponising AI generated content in Europe UK: Update: Sentence announced for ‘slapping therapist’ Hongchi Xiao UK: Resignation at the Royal Society SWEDEN: Indian sect called ‘Oneness’ opens huge center RUSSIA: FSB raids international scamming organisation Milton Group The Really Wrong Award for this week goes to ‘all politicians worldwide’ for their inability to address the climate crisis. Then we close out with a Word of the Week and a Quote. Enjoy! https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-457.html Segments: 0:00:27 Intro 0:00:52 Greetings 0:04:15 TWISH 0:13:07 News 0:56:34 Really Wrong 1:00:36 Word of the Week 1:06:09 Quote 1:09:04 Outro 1:10:19 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.