tourism Tourists flock to the Faroe Islands – but meet resistance from locals Tourism in the Faroe Islands is growing rapidly and now generates more than one billion Danish kroner annually. However, the successful tourism industry risks destroying the unique, untouched nature that is used to attract visitors. A new PhD thesis sheds light on the dilemmas facing the Faroese tourism industry.
social media Hashtags and humour are used to spread extreme content on social media Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But the extreme content is often mixed with ironic play, memes and hashtags, which makes it difficult for authorities and media to know how to respond.
media studies Streaming culture creates new digital communities for film fans In a new book, media researcher Helle Kannik Haastrup explores how TV series and films can both challenge our view of the world and engage us in online communities. The book challenges prejudices about popular culture's "banal" narratives and uncritical fan culture and shows that digital platforms also afford space for serious discussions about films and TV series.
