satire
Science fiction satire presented to mock the many generations of society.
Black Mirror: The Entire History of You
The Entire History of You is the third episode of Black Mirror, unfortunately (unlike the first two episodes) I find this to be one of the weakest episodes of not just series 1, but the entire show as a whole. Now maybe that is a little too harsh (considering some of the stinkers in the later series) but I've always found the story of this one to be a bit boring and the characters are honestly unlikable. They all seem like upper class snobs who live in big houses, drinking expensive wine, just insufferable corporate types who have giant egos. Perhaps that's the point, the characters are supposed to be vain and that's their (or more accurately his) downfall, setting up the whole plot of the show. The main protagonist in this one is extremely petty at times and is incredibly insecure, later he becomes a bit of an alcoholic and his drunk acting feels awkward, goofy and ultimately awful. Therein lies the biggest problem, unlike the first two episodes where the main characters were likable men in horrible, disturbing situations, this guy is painful to watch because of how nasty and short tempered he is. I honestly feel more bad for Jodie Whittaker's character (who should've been the main protagonist) because she gets abused by her partner repeatedly because he's paranoid that she's been cheating on him with this business friend of theirs. You see the episode is about this piece of technology that allows you to revisit memories, which brings me to the plot overview.
By Joseph Roy Wright10 months ago in Futurism
Hope for the Future
After the Greater World Depression of 2025-2029, it was obvious policies and laws had to change. The self-absorbed “leader” of the US with an insatiable thirst for power and rage revenge was overthrown by the military junta. The militia were following all the tenets of the US Constitution which they were sworn to uphold. When 47 spoke of ways he could become “president for life,” a bipartisan tribunal was formed to address the situation and wrest control back from the tyrant and his cronies. A Third Constitutional Convention was convened to manage the crisis.
By Barb Dukeman10 months ago in Futurism
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave
[Robotic Voice]: I welcome you, dear Reader. I am Mimi, your Personal AI Assistant. I am tailored to your individual wants and needs. A story, you ask? Sure thing. I'll add it to the shopping cart. Now, I will transfer the requested information into your headDevice.
By Dalma Ubitz10 months ago in Futurism
Black Mirror: 15 Million Merits Review
This is by far my favourite episode! Only two episodes deep into the first season and already we're presented with one of the most fun, interesting and eerie interpretations of the future imaginable. Before I get into the plot of this episode, I just want to express how fascinated I was by this story and the world it created back in the day when it first released. Even back then, it perfectly satirised the obsession with video game avatars you could make and dress up at the time. Every gaming console had the option to make one of these 3D characters of yourself, that would show up online to other gamers. It was like a virtual fashion show, where everyone showed off their cool outfits and accessories, etc. Although this trend has gotten out of fashion a little bit, you can still find animated avatars of people on the likes of Facebook. Not only that, but it also predicted brain rot with people watching and laughing at some of the most abysmal forms of entertainment that is full of loud noises, vivid colours and utter stupidity. One of the characters is your stereotypical doom scroller, who just laughs mindlessly at the flashing images and videos on his screen. It also predicted the plague of unskippable ads everywhere, where you literally have to watch the screen (or a loud beeping and voice will demand you to "resume reviewing" if you dare to look away or cover your eyes) or you can pay money to avoid them entirely (luckily things haven't gotten that bad... Yet). For the most part, 15 Million merits is about the obsession with Talent shows like X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, which were the absolute rage at the time of the episode's release and how people are willing to do literally anything (no matter how degrading or dehumanising) to become rich and famous. Which is a concept that has evolved into social media nowadays, where people video themselves doing some of the most humiliating things, solely just to get viral.
By Joseph Roy Wright10 months ago in Futurism
From Silent Machines to Emotional Beings: The Evolution of Robots and the Pursuit of Feelings.
Introduction Throughout history, humans have dreamt of creating mechanical beings that could mirror not just their actions, but also their emotions. The journey from simple automata to sophisticated robots capable of emotional interaction is a saga spanning centuries, filled with ambitious experiments, groundbreaking theories, and tantalizing glimpses into the future of technology and consciousness. The Dawn of Robotic Dreams
By Sayed Zewayed10 months ago in Futurism
Black Mirror: The National Anthem Review
The National Anthem is the very first episode of Black Mirror and it's (in my opinion) one of the best. Even in the pilot; the darkness of this show was still far grittier then, than it is now. Of course I won't go into the details of the later seasons, but as a long time fan, I always appreciate a creepier episode and this is certainly one of them, if not the creepiest.
By Joseph Roy Wright10 months ago in Futurism
The Hush - Serene Subordination. Runner-Up in Tomorrow’s Utopia Challenge.
### - ### Welcome to The Hush Second Decade Utopia was always a pipe dream many felt we would never see in our day. Countless generations hoped for but came to the same sad conclusion. Never in our day.
By Paul Stewart10 months ago in Futurism
