Black Mirror is commonly known for it’s dark commentary on society and new technologies. This particular episode deals more with the issues of capitalism. Every average middle class proletariat’s life in this episode’s world is heavily influenced by the bourgeoisie. Their lives revolve around technology which is plagued with advertisements funded by the rich and…
Technology in Everyday Life/False Media Platforms (Week #10)
I think I have a relatively dependent relationship with technology. I have a commute of roughly an hour and a half just to get to school or work so I am really dependent on my technology to keep me busy. I think that society in general has become rather dependent on technology. When you look…
Modern Reality (Week #5)
My reality is constructed through social media platforms and real life. Nowadays, almost every is involved in some sort of social media platform. More often than not, people fabricate this ideal persona on their accounts. It’s like they’re living vicariously through social media. This allows them to have a split reality: one where they’re the…