Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy. Episode 14, The Orville, Orwell, and the "Black Mirror" [digital video].

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Johnson, David Kyle, actor.

Series:

Great courses (Streaming video)

Publication Date:

2018

2019

Publication Information:

The Great Courses, 2018.

[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (streaming video file) (34 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound

Abstract:

The pervasive influence of social media makes life feel more performative than ever, yet it really just demonstrates an old dilemma heightened by new technology. Here, see how the anthology show Black Mirror and the Star Trek-influenced series The Orville offer episodes that examine extreme cases of objectification and mob mentality.

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Performers:

David Kyle Johnson

Technical Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subject Term:

Science fiction.

Motion pictures.

Philosophy and religion.