Black Mirror Series 5 Is Less Tech-Focused And More Character-Driven
This might be the least ‘Black Mirror’-ish series to date, and a possible start to the show’s mature period. That’s a good thing.
Kylie Jenner Throws ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Birthday Party. SJWs Predictably Erupt
You can no longer throw TV show-themed parties, since SJWs might claim you’re supporting brutal, totalitarian empires.
Meet ‘Surveillance Capitalism,’ Our Terrifying New Economic Order
Harvard professor Shoshana Zuboff’s new book warns that Silicon Valley is amassing your data so artificial intelligence can subvert your rights, freedoms, and even conscious thought.
‘Golden State’ Depicts A World When Telling The Truth Becomes A Crime
Ben H. Winters’ detective novel ‘Golden State’ tells of a dystopian future where honesty is rigorously policed, and succeeds as thought-provoking entertainment.
HBO’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Update Is Better Than The Book
The details of the technological revolution needed to be incorporated into Ray Bradbury’s world, but Bradbury’s prescient message is still the centerpiece.
Why ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Is The Best Film Of 2017
‘Blade Runner 2049’ needs no corrective editing like its cult-favorite predecessor, for it is a much better film on every level.
‘The Circle’ Is Imperfectly Executed, But Still Eerily Relevant
The film doesn’t really do full justice to its source material. But it’s still highly watchable, and succeeds as a powerful conversation starter.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Isn’t About Christianity Or Conservatives, It’s About Fundamentalism
Margaret Atwood’s novel condemns the fundamentalist vices of the Right, just as Aldous Huxley’s ‘Brave New World’ addressed perilous tendencies of the Left.
‘Privilege’ Is Just Another Word For Family, And We Need More Of It
‘Privilege’ is just another term for strong family ties. That means we’ll serve more people by expanding privilege rather than by destroying it.
President Reagan’s Favorite Dystopian Novel Has A Message For Us
These characters from the dystopian novel ‘The Journal of David Q. Little’ can help us reflect on the choice between individuality or conformity; between living life exceptionally or as a drone.
E3’s Dystopian Releases Suggest Technology Isn’t Everything
At this year’s E3 conference, video game developers’ disturbing vision for the future made itself clear.
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