This episode of Black Mirrors made me think a lot. The premise of the episode involved something that they called a grain. This is a chip that is implanted into your brain that allows you to record every single one of your memories and watch them at any time. This also gives you the capability to share your memories with others.
The idea of a grain seemed like a good idea to me at first. The chip would help you remember details, settle disputes, and allow you to watch your happiest moments. In reality, the chip is a curse. The episode displayed many instances involving the chip that ended poorly. First, it allows people to over-analyze anything that happens to them by watching it over and over again. This is evident when one of the main characters goes on a job interview and becomes obsessed with the way that the employer speaks to him. Another thing that the chip does is keep our memories exactly as they are. Our brain has the power to alter our memories. This initially seems like a bad thing, however, some memories are too painful to relive so our brain changes them because we cannot handle them as they are. If we had the power to relive these horrible memories, it would change everything. Another aspect of the grain is that other people can watch your memories. This is the worst part. Some memories are yours and only yours. When other people have the power to see what you saw, you can run into problems and people can no longer have secrets. I believe that everyone is allowed to keep secrets.
After watching the presidential debate tonight, I can only imagine if the candidates had a grain and people had access to their memories. It would be good in one aspect because the public would know the truth. At the same time, everyone has memories and decisions they are not proud of. The grain would scare voters because they would be able to see these poor decisions and memories.
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