Throughout the history of film and television, writers have explored the dangers and what-ifs of human society, when it is closely intertwined with technology. The Netflix anthology series, Black Mirror, is, “about the way we live now – and the way we might be living in 10 minutes' time if we're clumsy” says the shows creator, Charlie Brooker. Black Mirror presents itself as dark, satirical, cautionary tales about technology that play on one’s own uncertainty and unease about the present and future. This sense of unease is exacerbated since technology’s advancement is exponential, and although things appear to be in their infant stage, there is no knowing the future and how far away humanity is from the events in Black Mirror.
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Additionally, it gives the government more precise control and knowledge over its citizens and corporations. We worry about our privacy now more than ever with cameras and microphones carried by most people but, privacy no longer exists as we voluntarily give it up when it is advertised as entertainment.
The main difference between Nosedive and Sesame Credit is the fact that citizens cannot rate each other. Both affecting one’s privilege, accessibility, and social status. As the chinese government’s goal is to encourage trust among the nation, it may also endorse conformity. Similar to how many people in the Nosedive society did not appear as their authentic selves in order to boost their scores. Creating another way to compare citizens is also likely to increase competition in China. China already being one of the most competitive countries, with high pressures to succeed.
A large problem with Sesame Credit is that it does not leave much room for context. For example someone may miss a bill due to an emergency, but that does not make them distrustful, it just makes them human. With everything being taken into consideration to measure a score, the strictness of the system does not regard the nuances of human interaction that may fairy result in
In the episode, …show more content…
Additionally, it gives the government more precise control and knowledge over its citizens and corporations. We worry about our privacy now more than ever with cameras and microphones carried by most people but, privacy no longer exists as we voluntarily give it up when it is advertised as entertainment.
The main difference between Nosedive and Sesame Credit is the fact that citizens cannot rate each other. Both affecting one’s privilege, accessibility, and social status. As the chinese government’s goal is to encourage trust among the nation, it may also endorse conformity. Similar to how many people in the Nosedive society did not appear as their authentic selves in order to boost their scores. Creating another way to compare citizens is also likely to increase competition in China. China already being one of the most competitive countries, with high pressures to succeed.
A large problem with Sesame Credit is that it does not leave much room for context. For example someone may miss a bill due to an emergency, but that does not make them distrustful, it just makes them human. With everything being taken into consideration to measure a score, the strictness of the system does not regard the nuances of human interaction that may fairy result in