Watch a black mirror episode on Netflix ( fifteen million merits season 1 episode 5 and answer these questions in easy form
Consider “Fifteen Million Merits.” The persons pedaling the bikes in this story are provided with various options
for entertainment, both while at work and also while back in their rooms. Are some of these forms of
entertainment better than others? Why or why not? How do we even define “better” in this world? Some of the
forms of entertainment are presented as passive available options, others are actively promoted and people are
encouraged (coerced?) into watching. Notice which content falls into each of these categories. Why might these
particular forms of entertainment be thrust more strongly upon people in this system?
6. In “Fifteen Million Merits,” one of the available technologies for people in this story is a CBT app that trains your
brain while you sleep to prefer certain behaviors (e.g., to have a craving for healthy foods). This sounds like it
could be a great use of technology. We have things like this in our own society today. But, even when it is used
to achieve beneficial outcomes like healthy eating, it might not be something good. Right?
7. In “Fifteen Million Merits,” when Judge Wraith is trying to convince Abi to take his offer to become one of the
stars on his erotic channel, he tells her that she need not worry about shame because they medicate against
that, so she will experience nothing but pleasure the whole time. No shame, no worries, no disappointment,
only pleasure. It sounds like heaven. Maybe not. Comment.
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