Pluribus – Hive Minds, Happiness & the End of Individuality
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Apple TV+ is on fire, and Pluribus might be its most thought-provoking series yet.
Miranda dissects the hive-mind themes, the racial commentary, the illusion of independence, and the show’s commentary on AI and collective labour.
Tamzyn falls down the “would I join the collective?” rabbit hole — torn between terror and the warm fuzzy vibes.
Clayton breaks down why Carol is the perfect unlikeable protagonist and why consent sits at the heart of the entire story.
High-concept, unsettling, and addictive.
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