20 Fascinating Lessons We Can Learn From Charlie Brooker — The Genius Behind Black Mirror

Fahri Karakas
Predict
Published in
10 min readJun 7, 2023

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Black Mirror Season 6 is finally arriving on Netflix on June 15, 2023! Black Mirror is my top TV show and I have been waiting for this new season for years now!

I thought this is the perfect time for writing an article that unlocks the genius of Charlie Brooker — the mastermind behind Black Mirror.

Charlie Brooker is a British writer, television presenter, and satirist. He was born in 1971 and grew up in the town of Reading, Berkshire. Brooker began his career as a journalist, writing for a number of publications including The Guardian and The Independent. He went on to work as a television critic for The Guardian and wrote several books, including the critically acclaimed “Dead Set.”

Brooker’s television career began with the creation of the comedy series “Nathan Barley” in 2005. He is best known, however, for his dystopian sci-fi anthology series “Black Mirror.” The show, which premiered in 2011, explores the impact of technology on society and has been widely praised for its dark, thought-provoking themes.

Brooker’s work has had a significant impact on popular culture, particularly in the areas of technology and the future. His vision of a world where technology has become all-consuming has resonated with audiences…

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Fahri Karakas
Predict

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.