Intellectual influencers — the new generation of social media stars

Big Ideas

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