Program News
We are happy to announce that Alexa and Alexander Waschkau are part of MetropolCon 2023. Together, the couple runs the skeptical podcast Hoaxilla. The project has existed since 2010, and focuses on the rational explanation of myths, legends, and lore, whether historical or modern/urban. Debunking pseudo and parascientific stories and conspiracy narratives from a scientific-critical perspective is the Waschkaus’ calling.
They will talk about "Conspiracy Myths in Fantasy and Science Fiction" on Friday morning.
Already on Thursday (and only on Thursday!), we welcome Christian von Aster, the dark-robed multitalent writer with a thing for googly eyes, the creator of the Midnight Bouncy Castle and Patchouli’s Witnesses …
Together with Bernhard Hennen and Janika Rehak, Christian will take part in a panel about fairy tales of different cultures. Together with Ann-Kathrin Karschnick, he will talk about Patreon, crowdfunding and other current possibilities for authors to finance their creative output. Both are also part of the PAN evening reading extravaganza.
On Saturday we welcome Professor Dr. Metin Tolan, the president of the Georg-August-University Göttingen, who will give a talk about Star Trek physics.
So you see, every day of MetropolCon is worth a visit! For those who are short of time, there are of course also day tickets available.
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