Those who have been wondering what Shia LaBeouf has been up to these days need not wonder anymore. The American actor is embarking on a postmodern hitchhiking project that will send him around the United States with the help of Twitter. That's right, the hitchhiking project relies solely on the hashtag "take me anywhere" in order get from one destination to the next.
Partnering up with Nastja Rönkkö and Luke Turner, LaBeouf will start his journey in Boulder, Colorado, near the end of June when they invite the public to partake in their hitchhiking project. During the whole endeavor, they will chart and document their journey in real time online. Its Nice That writes that it "aims to examine the nature of human decency, naivety and iniquity on social media, in response to the central theme of MediaLive 2016: Corruption."
Social Media Hitchhiking Projects
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Trend Themes
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2. Real-time Documentation - Opportunity to create engaging and interactive experiences by documenting journeys in real time.
3. Examination of Social Media - Opportunity to analyze the impact of social media on human behavior and societal norms.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Opportunity for transportation companies to leverage social media platforms for innovative travel experiences.
2. Digital Media - Opportunity for digital media companies to create immersive content by documenting real-time experiences.
3. Market Research - Opportunity for market research firms to study and understand the influence of social media on human psychology and behavior.