Friday essay: YouTube apologies and reality TV revelations - the rise of the public confession
- Written by Kate Douglas, Professor, Flinders University
A little over a year ago, former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith made a tearful confession and apology to the public, having been banned from cricket for 12 months for ball tampering. Smith’s confession was expected. As Australian captain, he would take responsibility for the indiscretions of the whole team.
Smith’s televised...