Is all life a simulation?
Is God a cruel algorithm? These are some of the questions asked and hopefully answered in this edition of Reflections From a Black Mirror “Hang the DJ.”
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Reflections From A Black Mirror S4 E2 "ArkAngel" let me ask if our clamoring for safety is worth the cost. Enjoy!
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Black Mirror S4 E1 USS Callister (Netflix) is about Star Trek, the uploading of consciousness, and the revenge of "The Greta Cookie." Enjoy!
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White Christmas in July means I have finally gotten around to writing my recap of Black Mirror's 'White Christmas' episode. Enjoy!
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San Junipero is the most popular episode of Black Mirror but will this recap be my most popular recap?
Reflections from a Black Mirror S3 E4 San Junipero
Enjoy!
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A review of the Black Mirror Episode "Men Against Fire" (S3 E5, Netflix)
Black Mirror has a habit of predicting events, in this instance, the "roach raids in "Men Against Fire" seem very similar to the ICE deportations happening all over our country today.
We are being put in a very compromised ethical position by recent events, will we choose to implant a MASS device or become sanctuaries?
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Black Mirror Season 3 Episode 1: Nosedive Recap
Sorry for the delay, I just needed a short Black Mirror recap break. So, let's delve into what social capital really stands for.
Enjoy!
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Binge-watch the Netflix series Black Mirror with this comprehensive guide to all of my in-depth companion pieces including the incredible art of Brazil's Butcher Billy.
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My Recap of Black Mirror's S1 E1 "The National Anthem" Episode which is available on Netflix but was first shown on British Television on December 4th, 2011.
The National Anthem reminds me of many things from Colin Kaepernick's flag protest to President-Elect Donald Trump's protest of the evidence of Russian hacking of Election 2016.
Enjoy!
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I went through my analytics for 2016 and these were my most popular posts of 2016.
If you missed them the first time, here is your chance to catch up!
Thanks for all the support for my blog and writing this year and Happy 2017!
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This is my recap of Black Mirror S1 E3 The Entire History of You
It will include discussions of memory, surveillance, algorithms, and ethics. In other words, just another typical OPS post.
Enjoy!
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Somehow, I got Mr. Robot writer, director, and creator Sam Esmail to answer some of my questions about a recent interview he gave Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan (of The Ringer).
Enjoy!
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This is my last playlist of 2016 (and what a bittersweet journey it has been).
Anyway, this list includes songs from Jesu/Sun Kil Moon, Nine Inch Nails, Alternative TV, Haley Bonar, The Sueves, and many others.
Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!
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My recap of the "15 Million Merits" episode of Black Mirror.
It includes discussion of Abraham Lincoln, Charlie Brooker, Marxism, the book of Matthew and a few other things that this highly underrated episode inspired me to think about.
Enjoy!
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Here is the music news that I cared most about for 12/20/2016
Today Pinegrove does something AWESOME, True Vision = 7-minute heroes, and why South Park is still super funny (I'm super cereal).
Explore, Enjoy, and Share Music!
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Okay, this is my first Black Mirror post in a while and the delay was because this episode was so disturbing.
Anyway, this one kind of sums up my feelings about the recent seasons of Black Mirror, Westworld, and South Park.
Enjoy!
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Part Ten of my ongoing deep-dive into the Mr. Robot companion book Red Wheelbarrow.
Today I am talking about Elliot's efforts to move from living inside his head to authentically connecting with the people outside of his head. Oh, also about the new Rule 41 Warrant expansion.
Enjoy!
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