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of what may be if we keep moving into the obsession . The first episode is called ‘ nosedive ’ and explores a world controlled by social popularity . Watching it seemed frighteningly familiar . The main character ended up losing her sanity because she was unable to keep up her social rating . It was set in a world where you couldn ’ t live in certain areas if your ratings were under a number . The second episode looks into immersive gaming ; the main character volunteers for a trial of a game in which he is able to find out his deepest fears and then it forces him to confront them in a gaming environment . The episode was simply terrifying . It literally exposed what could happen if we continue to dig deeper into fake realities . Black Mirror is a great series which forces its viewer to face what could be our future if change doesn ’ t happen .
It leaves no
place to hide it does not glamorise but confronts , it ’ s a fresh and intelligent perspective on the world we live in .
I took to the streets and asked some young people their opinions on social media and technology and the response was so insightful .

It is obvious that we are living in a world which is consumed by social media and the development of technology is driving fear into many . However , the journey of research and praying into the situation led me to a place of revelation . We as a generation have a choice , whilst we must stay aware of the implications of social media . We can choose to be carried by but move with the trend and use it to enhance the Kingdom of God . It can be a tool to encourage , to be real and shed light on darkness . We could use it to reach a lost generation . We are children of a King and He will use us to shine whatever the circumstance if it ’ s through the screen of a phone or a laptop His light still shines . That Bible verse you post could encourage Continued from a person page 15 struggling with loneliness . That testimony of God ’ s glory on your facebook page could be the momentum that moves someone to try out Church this Sunday . Let ’ s not get lost in social media but use it to meet the lost where they are at . Jesus will always meet us where we are and it ’ s the same thing . We cannot hould we Fear it ? ignore but must embrace reality and it is part of an ongoing battle field . The good news is the victory is already there the battle is already won . The enemy cannot hold our generation . The answer is we should not fear for there is no fear in love ( 1 John 4:18 ) ‘ the one who fears is not made perfect in love ’ we must not fear for the future but shape the future of a generation with love and grace . p

By Abbie Young Leeds Beckett Digital Journalism student , photographer
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