24 Lessons We Can Learn From Black Mirror For A Better Life

Fahri Karakas
9 min readApr 20, 2024
Photo by Jilbert Ebrahimi on Unsplash

Black Mirror is a captivating and thought-provoking anthology series that explores the dark side of technology, AI, and the future.

Created by a genius — Charlie Brooker, Black Mirror has gained immense popularity for its originality, uniqueness, and ability to captivate audiences with its clever and futuristic storytelling.

Black Mirror stands out as a truly original and unique series for several reasons. It fearlessly examines the potential consequences and ethical dilemmas that arise from our deepening relationship with technology. It takes familiar concepts, such as social media, virtual reality, or artificial intelligence, and pushes them to their extreme, unsettling yet fascinating depths. This ability to envision alternative futures and raise uncomfortable questions is what sets Black Mirror apart.

Black Mirror’s success lies in its ability to elicit a sense of apprehension and unease within its viewers. It acknowledges our collective fear of the unknown and the potential pitfalls of uncontrolled technological advancements.

Black Mirror also encourages us to confront these fears and engage in meaningful conversations about the future we are collectively shaping. By embracing this uneasiness, we can challenge our preconceived notions and discover new…

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Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.