Black Mirror

Proper Noun · Hacker Culture

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  1. A television series known for speculative stories about technology, surveillance, platforms, and unintended consequences. In tech culture, referencing Black Mirror is a shorthand way to say an idea feels dystopian or ethically alarming.

    In plain English: A TV series often referenced when technology ideas feel dystopian.

    Example: "The product concept sounded useful until someone described it as 'a little too Black Mirror' and the room suddenly took privacy concerns more seriously."

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