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Intellectual influencers — the new generation of social media stars
Manage episode 436426489 series 2456057
A new generation of female and non-binary intellectuals are using social media to share their scholarship and reach younger audiences. It's a tricky balance — juggling their followers' expectations and reactions, both bouquets and brickbats, maintaining their rigour, and making a living from these algorithmically-gamed corporate platforms. Meet the new influencers.
Presented by the Sydney Opera House
Speakers
Hannah FergusonFounder & CEO of cheekmedia.co
Sisonke MsimangWriter, activist and Guardian columnist
Mary McgillivrayArt historian and visual content maker
Bri Lee (host)Author, journalist and activist
270 episodes
Manage episode 436426489 series 2456057
A new generation of female and non-binary intellectuals are using social media to share their scholarship and reach younger audiences. It's a tricky balance — juggling their followers' expectations and reactions, both bouquets and brickbats, maintaining their rigour, and making a living from these algorithmically-gamed corporate platforms. Meet the new influencers.
Presented by the Sydney Opera House
Speakers
Hannah FergusonFounder & CEO of cheekmedia.co
Sisonke MsimangWriter, activist and Guardian columnist
Mary McgillivrayArt historian and visual content maker
Bri Lee (host)Author, journalist and activist
270 episodes
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