Black Mirror S7 Ep2 Recap & the Fragile Nature of Reality
Monday Science12 Touko 2025

Black Mirror S7 Ep2 Recap & the Fragile Nature of Reality

In this Monday Science LIVE episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham breaks down Black Mirror Season 7, Episode 2 – Bête Noire, exploring how technology, memory, and perception collide. From the unsettling power of quantum computing to the mystery of the Mandela Effect, Dr Bahijja unpacks the science and ethics behind one of the season’s most psychologically intense episodes.

This conversation goes beyond fiction, inviting listeners to reflect on real-world themes of truth, identity, and trauma. Through a mix of science, lived experience, and pop culture, the episode examines how memory can be shaped—and sometimes distorted—by both our past and the technologies around us.

🔍 Topics covered include:

  • The Mandela Effect and collective false memories

  • Quantum computing and its influence on perception

  • Revenge, trauma, and accountability

  • Microaggressions and workplace dynamics

  • News narratives and memory manipulation

  • What defines reality—and who controls it?

💡 Takeaways:

  • The fragile nature of truth is shaped by culture and technology

  • Memory isn’t fixed—and can be manipulated

  • Childhood experiences can leave lasting psychological effects

  • Power, identity, and perception are deeply intertwined

📚 Whether you're into neuroscience, ethics, tech, or just love Black Mirror, this episode will challenge your perspective and expand your thinking.

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