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Charlie Brooker

Creator of Black Mirror, a British science fiction anthology television series. Known for his dark and satirical themes exploring technology and its impact on society.

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Apr 25, 2025 • 36min

What keeps Charlie Brooker up at night?

In this engaging discussion, Charlie Brooker, the genius creator of 'Black Mirror,' delves into how his anxieties shape the show's dark themes. He highlights the eerie closeness of today's world to his dystopian narratives and discusses the dual role of AI in storytelling. Brooker humorously critiques today's media landscape, exploring the contrast between grim narratives and perky advertising. He emphasizes the resilience of humanity and the cyclical dance between anxiety and optimism in a technology-driven society.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 43min

Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker says tech isn’t our problem - it’s us

Black Mirror isn’t just a hit TV show: It’s a window into the not-too-distant future. Creator Charlie Brooker (@charltonbrooker) has an astonishing track record of consistently imagining what we’re just about to see - whether it’s Donald Trump, the downside of social media, or AI-generated TV shows. And he’s made something that’s pervaded pop culture - when someone says “That’s like a Black Mirror episode” we know exactly what they mean. Brooker tells Vox’s Peter Kafka that, despite what you might think, he doesn’t hate tech - his problem is with the humans that use it.Host: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 11min

S10 EP24: Charlie Brooker

Charlie Brooker, writer and creator of Black Mirror, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on parenting in the digital era. He humorously navigates the pressures of academic ambition for children and reflects on evolving entertainment dynamics. The discussion dips into the emotional resonance of 'The Snowman' musical, revealing how parenthood affects storytelling perspectives. They also tackle the challenges of balancing technology and parenting, all while exploring the lighter side of pet ownership and the complexities that come with it.

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