Shannon Smith
Pop Culture and Philosophy
6 November 2017
Dr. David Kyle Johnson
Black Mirror (Nosedive): Summary In this episode of Black Mirror, the world has become obsessed with rating itself according to each person’s social interactions. This is done by using technology that is encrypted into everyone’s cellphones and even their eyes. The main character, Lacie Pound, is determined to raise her four point two rating to a four point five to become eligible to live in a swanky apartment. To raise her score, she must start seeking the approval of people with scores higher than hers, this eventually leads to her being asked to be the maid of honor at a high-profile wedding. By making a speech at the wedding, Lacie will be rated highly by the
Pop Culture and Philosophy
6 November 2017
Dr. David Kyle Johnson
Black Mirror (Nosedive): Summary In this episode of Black Mirror, the world has become obsessed with rating itself according to each person’s social interactions. This is done by using technology that is encrypted into everyone’s cellphones and even their eyes. The main character, Lacie Pound, is determined to raise her four point two rating to a four point five to become eligible to live in a swanky apartment. To raise her score, she must start seeking the approval of people with scores higher than hers, this eventually leads to her being asked to be the maid of honor at a high-profile wedding. By making a speech at the wedding, Lacie will be rated highly by the