Exploring the ethical dilemmas surrounding visits to sites like Auschwitz, this chapter delves into the educational value and emotional impact of such experiences. It touches on the controversies of souvenir photos and stresses the need for responsible management of funds generated from dark tourism.
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.
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