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"It’s common for Australians to use social media to find their next hike or
swimming spot. And there’s a huge array of travel influencers willing to supply
the #inspo for their next trip.
Many of these influencers create their content in a way that respects the
environment and their followers. But unfortunately, not all #travelspo is made
with such consideration.
My new research reveals how Australian travel and adventure influencers think
about risk, responsibility and their role in shaping how their followers behave
in natural environments.
Collectively, their accounts reach tens of thousands of people and prompt them
to visit these parks in real life. Yet most influencers in my study saw
themselves as entertainers, not educators.
And that distinction can have consequences, such as falls and drownings. People
are risking their lives at cliff edges, mountain overhangs and around water. In
fact, 379 people died taking selfies between 2008 and 2021."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
