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The Philosophy of Black Mirror's White Bear | Rebecca Tuvel

Brain in a Vat

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The Looping Effect and the Motives of the Protagonist in 'White Bear'

The chapter discusses the looping effect in the Black Mirror episode 'White Bear' and its impact on the protagonist's motives. They explore the idea of memory wiping and how it affects her perception of herself. They question whether it is rational for her to want to be reset and argue that even though she might get temporary relief, she ultimately faces the horror of being chased and punished.

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