With the
imminent possibility of Boris Johnson becoming prime minister. I thought it was
apt to reflect some more, re-reflect, refract perhaps on my comments.
In my
previous blog, I was musing on how the more muted reaction to season 5 may be
because the topics that were chosen are not in-line with our collective current
fears and worries.
However,
given that The Waldo Moment’s blustering blonde inspiration may be in No. 10 in
a month’s time it seems Black Mirror’s ability to predict the future is not
only pervasive but operating on the long term.
The Waldo
Moment was branded as over the top at the time of its release. Today you could
mistake it as a documentary. Well, not quite. Yet. However, the popularity of
Boris Johnson inspired this episode and here he is at the precipice of the
highest post in Britain.
This made
me think. Perhaps Black Mirror season 5 is operating a few steps ahead of us.
In some years-time, in the long term Black Mirror may have just predicted the future
again.
Picture
this. Its 2024. We actually addressed the fact that our planet is on fire and
did something about it. We are well on our way to backtracking from climate
emergency. With our focus on green energy and industry our economy sees a healthy
boost. We all become more satisfied and less fearful. We realise we have spent
much of the last decade screaming at each other and stop that to actually start
talking again. This is all a bit glib. However, I do think that some of the
ideas raised in the latest Black Mirror will stand the test of time and be
making us think in years to come. In season 5, the conversation over whether
anyone is or should be held responsible for purposefully addictive technology
and how virtual reality will impact on sex and relationships, will age like a
fine wine when it comes to prescience. I’m calling it now!
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