Dark tourism, selfies and moral outrage
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of dark tourism, its ethical implications, and the impact of selfies in such contexts.
Since the days of gladiator battles and public hangings, dark tourism — our attraction to places linked to death and despair — has been a part of human behaviour. But there's something in the 21st century that's causing debate… Selfies. Digital media isn't all bad though. It's also creating opportunities for authentic storytelling. Today, we examine what dark tourism is, if it's ethical, and when it is (and isn't) appropriate to snap a selfie. This episode first aired in June 2024. Guests: Dr Craig Wight, Associate Professor, Business School, Edinburgh Napier University Dr Nicole Basaraba, Assistant Professor, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies and Centre for Digital Humanities, Trinity College Dublin Dr Mariko Smith, Head of First Nations Collections & Research, First Nations Division, Australian Museum Credits: Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar Producer: Rose Kerr Senior Producer: James Bullen Sound engineer: Beth Stewart Other information: The Australian Museum's Unsettled exhibition To read the transcript from this episode, head to its original webpage . To explore more great episodes from the award-winning psychology podcast All in the Mind with host Sana…
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