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Black Mirror and Philosophy: Dark Reflections by David Kyle Johnson
Plug into the ethical glitches behind the screens. Black Mirror and Philosophy: Dark Reflections gathers sharp, accessible essays that probe the show’s most chilling ideas—free will, identity, surveillance, and the price of convenience—perfect for fans who like their thought experiments as provocative as their tech.
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The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film by Steven M. Sanders
If you were captivated by the way Black Mirror and Philosophy: Dark Reflections uses speculative scenarios to probe questions about identity, technology, and morality—like the dilemmas in "San Junipero" or "White Bear"—you'll love The Philosophy of Science Fiction Film. This collection delves into philosophical quandaries raised by films such as Blade Runner, The Matrix, and Minority Report, inviting you to reflect on free will, personal identity, and the ethics of advanced technology.
... critical analyses of technology and culture?
Discussions on Digital Culture by Charlie Gere
If you enjoyed the way Black Mirror and Philosophy dissects the cultural and psychological impact of emerging technologies—like the social media obsessions in "Nosedive" or the blurred lines between reality and simulation in "Playtest"—Discussions on Digital Culture offers similarly sharp and nuanced essays. The book critically examines how digital technologies shape society, identity, and even our concepts of reality, providing food for thought with every chapter.
... dystopian social critique of technology?
The Circle by Dave Eggers
If the dystopian critique of surveillance, privacy, and social control in Black Mirror and Philosophy—seen in episodes like "Fifteen Million Merits" and "Hated in the Nation"—fascinated you, you'll be drawn into The Circle. Following Mae as she joins a tech mega-corporation, the novel chillingly explores the erosion of privacy and personal autonomy in a hyper-connected world, echoing the unsettling social commentaries that make Black Mirror so compelling.
... moral complexity in modern dilemmas?
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If you appreciated the morally ambiguous scenarios and ethical gray areas—like the choices faced by characters in "Shut Up and Dance" or "White Christmas"—Moral Tribes will intrigue you. Greene explores how our brains grapple with competing moral frameworks in a complex society, unpacking the nuances behind difficult choices in a way that will remind you of the most thought-provoking Black Mirror episodes.
... social and psychological impact of advanced technology?
Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
If you were drawn to the soft science fiction aspects of Black Mirror and Philosophy, where technology’s impact on relationships and society takes center stage—like in "Be Right Back"—you’ll find Machines Like Me equally engrossing. McEwan’s novel explores what happens when artificial intelligence becomes entwined with human emotions, raising questions about consciousness, ethics, and what it means to be human.
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