Exploring the benefits of incorporating technology in dark tourism, emphasizing non-linear storytelling approaches through digital platforms. The episode delves into the National Famine Way app as a prime example, enabling users to interact with historical narratives while walking along the Dublin canal.
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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