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 countriesINTERNATIONAL: Online influencers in urgent need of factchecking toolsINTERNATIONAL: How the far right is weaponising AI generated content in EuropeUK: Update: Sentence announced for ‘slapping therapist’ Hongchi XiaoUK: Resignation at the Royal SocietySWEDEN: Indian sect called ‘Oneness’ opens huge centerRUSSIA: FSB raids international scamming organisation Milton GroupThe 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.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:52 Greetings0:04:15 TWISH0:13:07 News0:56:34 Really Wrong1:00:36 Word of the Week1:06:09 Quote1:09:04 Outro1:10:19 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.