Thesiswhisperer
Thanks for all the interest in my post on social media this week - interviewed about it by Geraldine Douge on ABC radio this morning. #goals! https://abclisten.page.link/ZcHPPaH1vk8EzuAB6
'Enshittification' and social media for academics - ABC Radio National

Academics are often encouraged to get on social media to promote their work and drive up citations. But a process called 'enshittification' is making this increasingly useless. 

ABC Radio National
Jul 15, 2023 at 7:53amWeb
Show threadSimon HeyesJul 15, 2023
@thesiswhisperer I was talking about this today with my supervisor and wondering how much real world impact social media really has in my field. I've run field days, presented at community talks and seen local land managers run with the information they've learnt there. To me that's worth a hundred likes, retweets or citations.
Show threadMitchell WhitelawJul 15, 2023
@thesiswhisperer resonated big time w me, especially around the institutional thirst for engagement. Would love to discuss further when you have a moment
Show threadThesiswhispererJul 17, 2023
@mtchl sure, email best way to get in touch as I'm on sabbatical at the moment [email protected]
Show threadProf. Amanda WiseJul 20, 2023
@thesiswhisperer This really made me think about why I use social media and what I really value about them. Agree with you 100%
Show threadThesiswhispererJul 20, 2023
@amandaywise thank you - the nerd friend piece hits the hardest for me