THR Disaster Tourism

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02/22/19 • -1 min

The Queen's University of Belfast Literary and Scientific Society Recordings

Welcome all! This week we gathered in the Senate Room to debate whether "Diaster Tourism" - the practice of visiting places where a disaster either or happening or has happened - is worth it. Should we laud it for helping communities or regret it for monetising suffering? Please Enjoy:
"This House Regrets Disaster Tourism." Speeches start at 00:49:14. Tune in next week for our debate on euthanasia.

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The E. L. Godkin Anniversary Gala

The year is 1860 A.D. The Literific gathers to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in its usual meeting place, Kingod Manor. It's a big event. even E. L. Godkin, the founder of the society is present. It's shaping up to be a night of merriment and copious alcohol consumption.
However, shortly into the proceedings of the Anniversary Gala L. E. Kingod, the host, collapses and dies. Now, it's up to Detective Hughronymous DuBois to find out who was responsible. Please enjoy: The E. L. Godkin Anniversary Gala Speeches start at 00:37:38. Join us next week for our debate on the ethics of disaster tourism.