Black Mirror showcases 5 unsettling technologies
A series that you will truly adore especially if you love disturbing things and something exciting and loved by many. Well, Black Mirror would probably be included in the Netflix recommendations if you asked for a list of recommended series.
Each episode of the dystopian British anthology series Black Mirror introduces a new idea or piece of technology while also making a social commentary. The episodes' suspenseful turns and thought-provoking observations will have viewers considering society and technology for days. Here are a few of the concepts that really got under our skin.
The first episode of the show's second season focuses on themes of death and the grief that follows, particularly when it involves the passing of a loved one. This episode makes us realize that technology can never replace the original nor fill the void left by the deceased.
The basis of Nosedive's dystopia is the notion that each member of society has a rating that can be raised or lowered based on where they currently stand. Positive audience reactions to this episode served as a wake-up call to consider the value of others through real human connection.
The future of dating apps where users are matched with others and given a time limit can cause emotional dissociation is the main topic of Hang the DJ. It is saddening to realize that bouncing from one relationship to another may eventually result in the numbing of our emotions. It is frustrating and frightening to think that we can only experience another person's love for a finite amount of time.
As a result of Kenny's encounter with the virus-turned-hacker, parents and guardians should keep an eye on their kids' online activities for inappropriate or destructive behavior. Hackers can now be more sophisticated and dangerous.
The "grain" technology, which enables people to replay memories to watch and share with others via a small chip implant, is described in The Entire History of You, the season 1 finale of Black Mirror.
The difficulty with this type of technology starts when Liam (the protagonist) develops doubts regarding his wife's closeness to one of her male friends. It's a wonderful idea, but when used carelessly and obsessively, the ability to not only recall scenes from memory but to watch them as if watching a movie can cause pain and destruction.
Black Mirror explores the potential consequences of letting technology control our behavior and the potential power of technology.