Uploaded June 2019 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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We kick off a three-part mini-series about Black Mirror philosophy, with Dr. Noa Leibowitz joining Gil Kidron! In this video, we break down Black Mirror season 5 episode 1, Striking Vipers, and what it means. The Black Mirror analysis takes us this time to the philosophical concept of The Extended Mind Thesis: where do "we" end? What is "us" and what is "not us"? The Black Mirror reaction of uneasiness (was the protagonist cheating? If so, why?) will change into a thoughtful discussion about Charlie Booker 's creation and what it means for our perception of ourselves going forward.

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