The Man Behind Black Mirror

The Man Behind Black Mirror

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When the British TV show Black Mirror first arrived in the US in late 2014, it was applauded for imagining dystopian, technology-centric scenarios that did not seem terribly far off. Now, as the show launches its fourth season, real life seems to be working hard to surpass the strangeness, and sense of dread, that the show continues to inspire.

In January of 2015, Brooke spoke with the creator of Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker, about how the show came about and what it seeks to show us about our technological future…and present.

Songs:

“Auld Lang Syne”

“15 Million Merits” by Stephen McKeon

“Bing Abi” by Stephen McKeon