Dark tourism, selfies and moral outrage

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