{"product_id":"9781119578260","title":"Black Mirror and Philosophy: Dark Reflections","description":"\u003cb\u003eA philosophical look at the twisted, high-tech near-future of sci-fi anthology series \u003ci\u003eBlack Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e, offering a glimpse at the darkest reflections of the human condition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBlack Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e—the Netflix series that has shown us a dark, cracked reflection of our own society and the possible dangers of living in a technology-driven world—provides rich terrain for philosophical exploration. In confronting the darkest, most frightful speculative technologies, \u003ci\u003eBlack Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e seems to offer warning about the future, yet always reminds us that these possible futures are not so distant at all. These are horror that lie over the horizon . . . but only just barely. But \u003ci\u003eBlack Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e is not just prophetic. It’s deeply philosophical in its analysis of the human condition and its critique of society. In \u003ci\u003eBlack Mirror and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, a group of philosophers working across philosophical subfields invite you to peer into the void to see what happens when technology forces you to ask the questions you don’t want to ask and to confront your inner monsters and deepest fears . . .  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow should we deal with death? Would you bring back your deceased love one?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much does “the system” control us, and is it possible to resist?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShould we avail ourselves of advancing technologies like The Grain and real-world blocking?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs online shaming a force for good or evil?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow dangerous will robots be?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCould Heaven really be a place on Earth one day?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat role should disrespect play in politics?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow far should criminal punishment go?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShould we trust technology to choose our mates?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs vigilante justice of vengeance justified?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWould a digital “cookie” be a person?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley, John \u0026 Sons, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025359257840,"sku":"9781119578260","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119578260_p0.jpg?v=1763697271","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119578260","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}