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Exploring the Dystopian World of "15 Million Merits" from Black Mirror

Introduction to a Dystopian Society

In "15 Million Merits," an episode from the British anthology series Black Mirror, viewers are thrust into a bleak and technologically advanced future where society is starkly divided between the rich and the poor. The rich live in lavish villas, enjoying all manner of luxuries, while the poor reside in cramped, high-tech facilities, forced to cycle incessantly on exercise bikes to earn a digital currency known as "Merit." These merits are essential for survival, allowing individuals to purchase food, entertainment, and even skip the constant barrage of adult advertisements that play on their screens.