Feel-good content isn’t quite so good in retrospect. It is often disingenuous, inconvenient, or even exploiting vulnerable people. This episode features a guest interview from Sydney journalist and author, Amal Awad, whose loved one had an unfortunate experience with a content creator and the internet’s unfair scrutiny.

3. Vices & Virtues or Views & Virality?

Welcome to the first episode of Beyond The Screen! In this episode, we delve into the history of exploitation in entertainment, tracing its evolution from 19th-century circus sideshows to modern digital platforms. We explore the various forms of public exploitation that have shaped media consumption, raising critical questions about consent and ethical considerations. Join us as we spotlight creators who prioritize transparency, respect, and authenticity, offering a balanced approach to using the public for content that fosters genuine connections and promotes positive change.

1. Exploring Content Creation Dynamics

In a world where social media is prevalent, and influencers are constantly pumping out new content, some are willing to use other people for their videos. While some influencers ask people for their consent to film them, many others go on to film them without permission. It is because of this that many people find themselves on social media without even knowing how it happened. But what can they do, and are there laws that could help them bring down the videos in which they appear? We will answer these questions in this episode of Beyond The Screen, and we will also discuss other changes that could alleviate this issue.

1. Exploring Content Creation Dynamics

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