MaiThink X – The Show
Season 5
The knowledge program “MaiThink X – The Show” by and with Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim approaches interesting topics from different areas of science with humor. By means of reports and small demonstrations, appearances, connections and news are presented on the basis of documented facts. Cultural and political issues are not left out either.
Where to Watch Season 5
6 Episodes
- Punishment is necessary, right?
E1Punishment is necessary, right?Why do we punish? What is the purpose of punishment and does it work at all? Comedienne Hazel Brugger gets to the bottom of these questions and questions the meaningfulness of our penal system in particular. In her search for answers, she goes behind the prison walls and to the edge of legality. - We're all conspiracy theorists
E2We're all conspiracy theoristsWhat does Selena Gomez have to do with the moon landing? Is Angela Merkel a lizard? But most importantly, why do we all have such a sweet spot for the patterns of conspiracy narratives? In this episode of MAITHINK X, journalist Salwa Houmsi explores the propensity of millions of Germans for myths about conspiracies and explains why this propensity is deeply human, sometimes helpful and far too often dangerous.
