San Jose State University Black Mirror Nosedive Analytic Questionary

Directions: Find the show Black Mirror on Netflix and watch the episode called “Nosedive.” If you do not have Netflix, here is the information to get a free account for 30 days: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/16282 (Links to an external site.). Make sure to delete it before the 30 days ends or you will have to be a monthly charge.

Answer these questions below:

1. What is the significance of the main character (Lacie) laughing in the mirror? What is she trying to do?
2. What do these ratings have to do with status and power?
3. Lacie receives a free cookie. What does she do with the cookie? Why do you think she does this?
4. What is Lacie’s initial reaction when Chester offers her a smoothie? Why do you think she does this?
5. What does the neighborhood Lacie wants to move into tell us about social class and status?
6. During one of Lacie’s and her brother’s conversation, Ryan says “I am sorry, but I miss the normal you. Before this obsession, when we had conversations, remember? This whole ranking thing, just comparing yourself to people who – only pretend to be happy.” Thoughts?
7. At the end of the episode, Lacie and a random stranger begin to insult each other. What do you think is the significance of this?
8. After watching the film, does this change your view of social media? What are some “positive” ways we could use social media?