Black Mirror's Charlie Brooker on the problem with tech - and people
Jul 02, 2025•44 min
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Summary
Peter Kafka talks with Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker about the show's evolution, its perception as tech dystopia, and whether technology or human nature is the real problem. They discuss the shift in Season 6's focus, how political figures challenge satire, and delve into the implications of AI on creative industries, including how it was explored in episodes like "Joan is Awful" and "Be Right Back". Brooker shares his perspective as a tech enthusiast and a worrier.Episode description
"Black Mirror" creator Charlie Brooker knows that everyone thinks his show is about tech-fueled dystopias. But he says it's really about humans, not their tools.
I loved this chat back when we recorded it in 2023, when Brooker was promoting the sixth season of his Netflix show. Now there's a new season - and Brooker's vision of the world is as relevant as ever.
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