(Bad) Inventions: The Rating System in the Black Mirror Episode “Nosedive”

This material offers an exciting opportunity to explore the rating system from the Black Mirror episode “Nosedive.” Students will examine the impact of ratings on life and society, encouraging them to think critically about social media and its influence.

Learning Objectives

• Understand how rating systems function in society.

• Think critically about the advantages and disadvantages of such systems.

• Discuss ethical questions related to ratings.

• Compare real-world rating systems, such as China's social credit system.

Content of the Material

• Understanding the rating system

• advantages and disadvantages of this system

• inventions and ethics
• real-life applications

How to use this material

It is highly recommended to either watch the whole Black Mirror Episode or some scenes on Youtube. After the discussion about the episode, I recommend watching a video on the rating system in China on youtube.