No communication in the age of communication: The example of black mirror

Communication is transforming with the integration of today's technology and new communication tools into daily life. Modern individuals now shape their communication according to the virtual environment. New communication tools and social media attract people's attention and spend most of their time in the virtual environment. Besides the transformation of communication, it also brings some problems. Problems such as lack of communication, social media addiction, and loneliness of the individual may arise. Today, with the developing technology, communication tools can be used in many areas of life such as home, means of transportation, workplace, social environment, and circle of friends. People can quickly access the internet and social media through smaller mobile communication devices. This scientific research was started with the idea that communication opportunities have increased with developing technology, but interpersonal communication has decreased. All mobile communication devices have become part of daily life with the promise of increasing communication. Therefore, it holds the promise of increasing interpersonal closeness both in quantity and quality. In the Black Mirror series episodes discussed in this research, devices replace communication itself and cause miscommunication. It is thought that this research topic should be examined, assuming that new communication technologies, although they have beneficial aspects, affect people negatively and cause important problems such as lack of communication. The subject of technology and communication is discussed through the Black Mirror series, which provides a near-future prediction and criticism of communication technologies. In this study, sociological film analysis is used as the analysis method. As a result of analyzing the relevant episodes from the Black Mirror series, the data obtained about technology and communication will be interpreted within the framework of scientific bases and the thesis study will be finalized. Keywords: Black Mirror, Communication, Social media, Sociological film analysis, Technology