Black Mirror

[Hitcore]

I’ve only seen the first three seasons of Black Mirror (there are seven), but they were enough to leave a strong impression. The show takes everyday technology and pushes it just a little further, showing how dystopian our future could become. Each episode is a different story that holds no relation to other episodes.

The episode that stood out to me the most is "Nosedive". Here a video that dives deeper into it, questioning if it could really happen, but also just great at explaining the episode itself.

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It’s fascinating and scary at the same time. In that world, people rate each other with stars after every interaction. Your social score affects where you live, who you talk to, and how you are treated. Watching it feels uncomfortably familiar. It reflects how, in our own world, likes, followers, and reviews can shape how we see ourselves and others.

What I like about Black Mirror is how simple ideas turn into powerful warnings. It doesn’t feel unrealistic... it feels like something we are already moving toward. That’s what makes it so effective and memorable.

Below: every episode ranked:

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But if you can, and could use some chills down your spine, watch Black Mirror for yourself.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/

 

[Retro]

Black Mirror is excellent and I've seen all of them: it's dystopian and dark comedy, quite a feat to accomplish. My favourite episode is this one. The satire is strong and I ended up watching it twice.

The whole lot is available on Netflix, or

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pirate.

"Black Mirror" Joan Is Awful (TV Episode 2023) ⭐ 7.4 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

58m | 18

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[Hitcore]

Haven't seen that one. I do have all the episodes....

Spoiler

...pirated.

Will give it a watch.

 

[Hitcore]

While the following isn't Black Mirror, in a sense it could have been. It's a bit more meme'y, but in my opinion it is an absolute masterpiece. It's in uncanny valley territory, displaying a future that at glance seems outrageous, yet eerily plausible at the same time.

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In the RAM thread we have established that commoners won't have access to affordable superior tech, eventually.
Here we can establish that commoners won't have access to affordable superior transportation, eventually.
The same will apply for food, housing, traveling/vacations (especially by plane), and more. Eventually.

In time, commoners will have access to only the most barebones version of these things. You will eat the bug protein paste. You will live in the pod. You will primarily move around by local public transportation.
All these things are connected. All part of the same plan.
You will own nothing, and you will be happy. Do you see it?

@Hitcore Yes, I do indeed see it. Alas, we're sliding into a dystopian future of restrictions. It's actually been going on for decades, but has taken on real momentum in the last 10-15 years or so, helped by advances in computer technology that makes imposing these restrictions more efficient and changes in politics, especially "green" politics which are giving a boost to this.

Where's that cosy matrix when you need it?!

My clip Judgement Day 2030 is also loosely based on this.

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