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Podcast Profile: BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS

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22 episodes
2020 to 2021
Median: 54 minutes
Collection: Philosophy


Description (podcaster-provided):

Thinking through the technology, philosophy, morality, and politics of Black Mirror


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Technology • Philosophy • Morality • Politics • Black Mirror analysis • Special guests • Social media • Artificial intelligence • Surveillance • Digital afterlives • Virtual realities • Justice • Relationships

This podcast, titled "Black Mirror Reflections," delves into the intersection of technology, philosophy, morality, and politics through the lens of the anthology series "Black Mirror." The show takes each episode of "Black Mirror" as a springboard for deeper conversations with a variety of guests, primarily from academic backgrounds such as philosophy and social sciences. Topics frequently explored include the implications of emerging technologies on human relationships, societal structures, and personal identity.

A recurring theme is the critique of modern technological culture, with discussions on surveillance, social media's pervasive influence, and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The show also navigates philosophical questions about reality and morality, exploring themes of punishment, justice, and the possibility of redemption within digital realms. The podcast often intersects with current socio-political issues, such as celebrity culture, cancel culture, and race, drawing parallels between the fictional scenarios of "Black Mirror" and real-world events.

Conversations frequently consider the prospects and perils of a digital afterlife, the validity of social credit systems, and the potential for virtual moral agents. The podcast also addresses broader existential inquiries about human consciousness, the social dynamics of power, and the specter of dystopian futures. Each episode features a guest who brings their expertise to bear on these topics, often resulting in nuanced dialogue that challenges listeners to think critically about the technology-infused world they inhabit. This podcast encourages its audience to engage deeply with both speculative fictional narratives and the tangible moral and philosophical questions they provoke.


Episodes:
Episode Image "Smithereens" (with special guest, James Buchanan "Bru" Wallace)
2021-Mar-05
55 minutes
Episode Image "Hang the DJ" (with special guest, John Torrey)
2021-Feb-28
49 minutes
Episode Image "Bandersnatch" (with special guest, Eric Steinhart)
2021-Feb-19
50 minutes
Episode Image "Metalhead" (with special guest, Roman V. Yampolskiy)
2021-Feb-12
48 minutes
Episode Image "Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too" (with special guest, Karen Tongson)
2021-Feb-05
53 minutes
Episode Image "White Bear" (with special guest, Charles W. Mills)
2021-Jan-29
73 minutes
Episode Image "Arkangel" (with special guest, Shannon M. Mussett)
2021-Jan-22
52 minutes
Episode Image "Men Against Fire" (with special guest, Charles W. McKinney, Jr.)
2021-Jan-15
54 minutes
Episode Image "Hated in the Nation" (with special guest, Ammon Allred)
2021-Jan-15
66 minutes
Episode Image "Be Right Back" (with special guest, Samir Chopra)
2021-Jan-08
56 minutes
Episode Image "Black Museum" (with special guest, Zandria F. Robinson)
2020-Dec-31
66 minutes
Episode Image "USS Callister" (with special guest, David Gunkel)
2020-Dec-24
56 minutes
Episode Image "Nosedive" (with special guest, John Danaher)
2020-Dec-18
53 minutes
Episode Image "Shut Up and Dance" (with special guest, Rick Lee)
2020-Dec-11
58 minutes
Episode Image "The Waldo Moment" (with special guest, Jason Read)
2020-Dec-09
58 minutes
Episode Image "Playtest" (with special guest, C. Thi Nguyen)
2020-Dec-04
62 minutes
Episode Image "The Entire History of You" (with special guest, John Cerrito)
2020-Dec-04
48 minutes
Episode Image "San Junipero" (with special guest, Michael Norton)
2020-Nov-27
55 minutes
Episode Image "Striking Vipers" (with special guest, Adriel M. Trott)
2020-Nov-27
42 minutes
Episode Image "The National Anthem" (with special guest, Ammon Allred)
2020-Nov-26
53 minutes
Episode Image 'White Christmas" (with special guest, Chris Gilliard)
2020-Nov-24
64 minutes
Episode Image "15 Million Merits" (with special guest, Shannon Mussett)
2020-Nov-22
45 minutes