Monday, February 19, 2018

Black Mirror

Black Mirror takes a look at modern society, specifically focusing on the advancements of new technology. Episodes are standalone, and take place in the future. They usually have a more dark and satirical theme throughout the episodes. Each episode takes issues that take place in our world today, but sets it in the future and goes through how advancements in technology can take an effect. For example, the episode "Prophecy" is about the dying bee population, which is a prevalent issue in our world today. The episode is about the solution to the declining bee population, which are robotic bees that can carry out the same functions as a real bee. This advancement in technology is great because it allows peoples lives to be unaffected, while never having to deal with the real issue at hand. However, the making of robotic bees has a set of issues of its own. As the episode progresses it is made clear that the bees are having issues, and the original company who has designed and manufactured these bees are not in control anymore. The bees end up  being taken over by an unknown person/terrorist and used to target and kill people. This goes into the deeper meaning of the show. It takes real issues in our world, and shows how of instead of solving the actual issue you cover it up with advancements in technology it will not work out.

3 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed reading your blog post about Black Mirror. I have watched the whole show and never really thought about it in terms of satire. Also, I like how you picked a show that uses dark satire because I feel like most people think of satire being used in a funny way and not a sad way.

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  2. I really liked what you did with this post. I have watched a little bit of the show but even from what I watched I can see where you are coming from. I also agree with Grayson in how you picked an example of dark satire instead of humor and your post also helped me learn more about dark satire.

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  3. Especially regarding technology, Black Mirror tends to highlight how technology has too great a role now and possibly will in the future. The bee one is a good example since we are currently affected by it and also bombarded with technological advancements every day.

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