Silo: Who Are We Without Our History?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- 🎬 Welcome to this thought-provoking video essay and analysis of the captivating Apple TV+ Silo TV series, inspired by Hugh Howey's novels. 📚
#Silo #AppleTV #SiloAppleTV
💡 In this deep-dive review, we will explore the dystopian world of Silo, where history is not just forgotten but manipulated. We’re peeling back the layers of this chilling underground society to see how manipulated truths and distorted histories shape its inhabitants’ lives.
🎥 Starring Rebecca Ferguson, the Silo TV series portrays a stark underworld where propaganda runs rampant, and history is a mere plaything for unseen powers. The show creates an immersive dystopia, where approximately 10,000 people are confined and deceived for generations.
🧠 But the Silo series does not just stop at depicting a dystopian society. It masterfully weaves in philosophical concepts such as Plato's Allegory of the Cave, drawing parallels between the shadows in the cave and the manipulated realities the inhabitants face. It probes into the essence of social constructs and how society shapes our perceptions.
🔍 Is there more to our own reality? How does history define us? What happens when propaganda dictates a society's beliefs? This analysis of the Silo TV series delves into these questions and more, as we unmask the hidden meanings and get the hidden meaning explained.
📣 Join me, as we unmask the hidden meanings behind the Silo TV series, unravel its connections to Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, and analyze how history and propaganda can mold societies.
👇Share your thoughts on Silo and other dystopian stories that have captured your imagination in the comments below!
00:00 Intro
01:08 Forged Reality
07:52 Societal Constructs
09:38 Consequences
11:50 Conclusion - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
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Did you uncover any intriguing hidden meanings in Silo that blew your mind? Share your thoughts and insights in the comments below!
*I discovered that YOU are brainwashed!* You looked at North Korea and got the wrong message.
The other side of the coin is America, where brainwashed people can have all the "Freedom" they think they have & never see the truth in front of them.
*Is America evil? And I don't mean just bad. The answer is right in front of your face, but I bet you don't see it.*
it sets the mood.
Wow, I enjoyed Silo, but never thought about it this deeply. Thanks for the eye-opener!
Thank you ❤️
What a great show. I was worried it was going to end up a shallow science fiction show. Thankfully, it is a show that is thought provoking and transcends the genre. Greatest show ever, nah. But damn good. I appreciate the pace of the show and where we end up. Some lesser shows may drag things out until S3 to be where we are now at the end of Silo S1. Looking forward to S2. And I HOPE, they have an end in sight. There is nothing worse than a show that starts great, then starts to wander to be a shell of itself.
Absolutely on the same page! I'm a big fan of deep, thought-provoking Sci-Fi - a rarity in recent times. Stumbling upon Silo was indeed a delight! Regarding the ending, I believe they have a clear path ahead as it's an adaptation of Hugh Howey's novels. While I haven't read them yet, I suspect they hold the keys to unravelling all the mysteries!
I'm halfway into reading Shift, the 2nd book, this was really insightful. It's like, you think the first book events (season 1) are bad. Then you read how it all started in the first place (shift is more a prequel) - it's CRAZYY
Wow, I had no idea that the second book serves as a prequel! Just out of curiosity, do we find out what happens with Juliette? (No spoilers, just a yes or no will do)
@@soulfulcinema the season one ends on where Juliette leaves the silo but the book doesn't end there and she does live since duh she's the main character, there's gonna be some wild stuff happening. But as Hugh had said to look at the series as more of its own thing, so like the past episodes, the details may be different
@@skullchimes Thanks for the info, really appreciate it! Can't wait to see what's next!
Excellent analysis. You came real close to identifying the problems we face today with authoritarianism and narrative shaping w/o actually calling them out specifically...plausible deniability and all that. I saw a meme the other night..."Those that study history, are doomed to watch helplessly as others repeat it." I fear the populace are enthusiastically repeating the failures of the past.
Thank you! Your observation about the repeating patterns in history is spot on. It's indeed worrying when the lessons from our past seem to get lost on some. Here's to hoping for a future where we learn and grow rather than repeat our mistakes.
Great and depth Information! Good job! Keep it that way!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate your support!
im definitely gonna have to read the books im not gonna wait 2 years to find out what happens after the end of season 1..
Excellent analysis. I hope you will gain more subscribers soon - this channel deserves way more exposure. I'm looking forward to watching more thought-provoking content made by you.
Your encouraging words mean a lot to me, thank you! It's always a pleasure to hear that the work put into these videos is resonating with viewers like you. Your support is very much appreciated and motivates me to keep creating. Stay tuned for more content!
Thanks for an interesting analysis of Silo. This show is up there with Andor and the Expanse as excellent Sci-Fi.
Thank you! Absolutely, Silo is indeed a standout in contemporary Sci-Fi. And I'm with you on The Expanse - it's my top pick! Andor, meanwhile, remains on my to-watch list.
Excellent Analysis and Production!
Thank you! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more!
you do a great job of editing and juxtaposition....many people can take a lesson from you. Obviously, you are reading something you thought about....well done. Too many creators think top of mind is brilliant when it's of little value.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Crafting meaningful and well-considered content is my ultimate goal. Your recognition means a lot!
@@soulfulcinema As a lover of media and movies and books and all things content, it is easy to divine the well researched from the lazy. Your content obvioulsy takes a great deal of time and knowledge that many people do not possess. So when I see something that contains critical thinking and difficult concepts made easy to understand then I can tell that the person is brilliant. The great physicists were all great communicators and made complex issues easy for the layman. You are doing the same bringing history, philosophy and current events to an audience that usually gets "Oh, that fight scene was amazing bro!"
@@lawrencelipman5426 I'm humbled by your words! I strive to foster deeper conversation beyond “amazing fight scenes”. Your appreciation truly fuels my passion. Thank you!
I love the background music.
Thank you for sharing your brilliance with world. ❤
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Your script was excellent. Found the background music a bit much, though, as it was distracting in parts. Fantastic content on your channel.
Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the script. Noted on the background music, I'll aim to balance it better next time. Your support means a lot!
The conclusion I’ve come to is that society needs both kinds of people. Those who conform and accept the traditions and ways of the past and hold them as sacred as well as those who relentlessly pursue the truth and challenge the established sacred traditions and beliefs.
There are pathological versions of both, but most people aren’t pathological. One extreme is embodied by those who think everything is a conspiracy. They end up believing that 9/11 was a self-inflicted attack by the US government, they end up thinking the Holocaust never happened, they end up thinking that vaccines cause autism, etc. You can make up conspiracies on the spot and they’ll believe it as long as it challenges the established order and widely accepted norms. On the other hand you have people who hold onto the established dogma even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. They refuse to change even when it’s obvious. And they become dangerous and violent to anyone who questions the established norms. They are often blindingly naive and gullible. They accept the norms and see their belief in them as an act of loyalty and a show of solidarity with their culture and their neighbors. Both are dangerous.
Most people aren’t pathological and lean one way or the other. The mistake I think many people make is thinking that only those who think for themselves are “good.” Those people who are curious are often the protagonists and those who blindly follow dogma are seen as villains. People equate curiosity with intelligence and they equate intelligence with worth. That’s one of the biggest downfalls of intellectuals, looking down on those who aren’t like them. In fact their favorite thing to do is to be intolerant of people who are intolerant… which while understandable, is still hypocritical and those who are looked down on aren’t so stupid that they don’t know that’s what’s happening.
We need people who accept dogma and resist change to culture, science, religion, and our entire interpretation of reality. We need people who hold onto identity. If there weren’t people like that, we wouldn’t believe in anything as a society, we wouldn’t have an identity, and nobody would bother defending, preserving or protecting it. Who signs up to defend their country? It’s not intellectuals who constantly question the moral decisions of the United States and constantly criticize almost every aspect of it. They can’t take orders, they can’t make up their mind, and they sure as hell aren’t going to lay down their lives for some social construct that they barely believe in anyway. You want a loyal friend? You’ll find one in someone who blindly trusts you and believes in what you believe.
And of course we need intellectuals and curious people. We need them to not take anything for granted and to think independently. We need them to construct new identities and adapt to new situations. We need them to bring new things into the world and challenge existing ways of thinking. They’ll be wrong a lot, but when they’re right, it’s so crucial that it’s worth them being wrong most of the time. We really would live in a dystopia if there no free thinkers who were constantly thinking critically.
There are pros and cons to both but both aspects are needed. Our job is to understand that we need each other. Our job is not to be friends and avoid conflict with one another, but it’s also the case that we need to tolerate one another and not dehumanize or dismiss each other. We don’t have to understand each other, we just need to remember that all of us are trying to do the right thing and that there is enough room for everyone. I worry that when we dismiss each other or hate each other or paint each other as “the problem” like something to be extinguished, we’ve crossed a line and it’s not good for anyone.
We both have catastrophic failure modes and society is at its worst when the intellects fail to squash extreme and dangerous ideological ideas and then blame the conformists for falling for it. They’re at their worst when they use their intellect to control the masses for some self-serving end or some far off utopian dream that requires human sacrifice. And conformists are at their worst when they allow their loyalty to an ideology to take higher priority than being a decent human being. They’re at their worst when they gladly rape, murder, pillage, and commit acts of terrible violence and suffering all for the cause and to prove their loyalty. Whether it’s a cause, a country, a belief system, or a tribe, they’re at their worst when they let that need to be loyal and true to overtake the need to be a decent person.
We keep each other accountable and we need both kinds of people in society working together. So if you catch yourself wishing zealots, ideological activists, or corporate shills bodily harm, take a moment to breath. Yes, they aren’t thinking for themselves, but they are passionate and loyal and they know exactly who they are and what they stand for. And when they find a cause worth fighting for, they’re the ones that make it happen, they’re the ones that sacrifice and put skin in the game. And they’re the ones who protect the things we find valuable.
And if you catch yourself not feeling bad if intellectual elites were hypothetically murdered, take a breath. They’re the ones who push us forward and help us adapt to an ever changing environment. They’re the ones who will find the truth even if they don’t like it and steer us in the right direction.
Liked, commented and subscribed! Great job!
Thank you!
Great channel! Great video.
Thank you!
Subbing based on this vid and hoping to encourage you to continue. You have something a bit different here that I feel is somewhat unique which I hardly ever experience on this forum. Agree with others to keep but lower music. I think it sets the mood nicely but it competes with your narration at current level. Like the channel name. Would love to see your take on Severence, The Good Place, and Devs to name a few. Good luck to you!!
Your comment truly warms my heart and fuels my passion to create! Knowing you find something unique in my work is the highest compliment. Your feedback on the music is well noted - I'll adjust the balance in future videos. Thanks for the suggestions, I loved Severance, waiting for season 2! Thanks for the support and the luck, I'll need it! 🙌
Thank you for good content
Yes, many concerning parallels with what's unfolding in our society today, an existence shaped by big lies and coercion
Absolutely! It's a stark reminder of the importance of questioning the narratives we're presented with and the value of transparency.
@@soulfulcinema and this, alongside my interest in the TV show itself, is why I have subscribed. A refreshing take on media reviews and a realistic view of the world and its people.
@@ricardioscarbonara102 Thrilled to have you on board! Glad my take resonates with you.
nice video
black wall street is a great example
Do you mean how Black Wall Street's story got twisted and erased from our modern history?
Well we see this today
Rewriting books,destroy statues,erase history
Here for another brilliant black girl’s perspective!
We see differently, for we live differently. ❤👏🏽❤
Thank you for your kind words and support! While I might not be from the cultural background you assumed (I'm not black, nor white), I absolutely believe that diverse experiences shape our perspectives in unique ways. Here's to more insightful and inclusive discussions on this channel! 🌍💫
A world without history? That’s pretty much the USA
Oh! You wasted no time grabbing me by my intrigues and challenging me.
This is how I feel about Africa's historical and cultural genocide(s) by Western and Eastern colonial invaders.
That's so true. As I mentioned in the video, history is riddled with examples of erasure and distortion. Africa's historical and cultural genocides stand as prominent examples. Thank you for sharing your perspective.
This is excellent. Saving to my favorites
Thanks for the support!
Is this the movie that was pitched to Vinnie on Entourage?
I haven't seen Entourage, so I wouldn't know for sure. Can you explain?
The intro sounds like the life of American descendants of slaves… they had their history stolen and erased and the slave owners tried to form a new way of thinking.
Your point is well-taken. The erasure and re-writing of history is sadly a common theme across many cultures, including the harsh reality of slavery and its aftermath in America. It underscores the importance of seeking truth and understanding our shared past.
Would have been interesting if some of the "truth seekers" in the show were actually quacks, just like some are in the real world. Would have made the show more realistic, relatable, and rich in meaning.
What do mean sci-fi?
We live in a world where no knows their history….
That's one of the points I wanted to convey in the video - the world of Silo isn’t that far removed from our own in terms of how history and reality can be distorted. It’s an intriguing aspect of sci-fi, how it often mirrors elements of our own society.
@@soulfulcinema it a great point to make and analyze for sure. Society has a general level of apathy regarding history that I’m not sure is confined to the present day.
Good production value btw
@@mpalfadel2008 Thank you! I agree, apathy towards history is something that can transcend time. It's always important to stay aware and question what we know. Appreciate your compliment on the production value!
Amazing TV series! Loved it! But don't put Julian Assange in the same catergory as Edward Snowdon!
I only mentioned Assange and Snowden because they're widely recognized for leaking government documents. I'd be curious to hear why you think they don't belong in the same category. To be honest, I'm not as familiar with the details of Assange's situation, so I'd love to learn more. Could you elaborate on your viewpoint?
Can we get rid of the background music? Is really distracting from the video itself.
Hey, thanks for pointing that out! Sorry if the music was a bit too much. I'll dial it down in the next videos. Really appreciate the heads up!
@@soulfulcinema I liked it but yeah, maybe a notch or two lower would be nice.
@@RE7Hazuki Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it and will definitely take note of the volume for future content!
@@soulfulcinema i enjoyed the video with the music.. maybe the volumn can be a little lower.. but it works..
@@raviShri2099 Thank you for watching! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the video! Noted on the volume - I'll dial it down a touch next time
Apparently this video is out of date … according to the season 2 finally … the lush and beautiful outside is just a holographic display. It’s actually really bad outside. This makes no sense and seems to be a artificially inserted gotcha plot twist .. we were all expecting the outside to be habitable .
It seems like you missed the meaning of the video. My video was about the theme of manipulation and how we, the audience, were led to question the truthfulness of the screens throughout the season. I made it after the final episode, and didn't specify the real state of the outside world.
the first few minutes sound like Antyvaxxer propaganda.
I can assure you, there's no anti-vaccination agenda here! 😅 The video is all about exploring the themes in Silo and their reflections in our world.
Except anti-vaxxers are just idiots who think they are fighting the establishment. Not all people “fighting the power” are correct. Some are just cults.
Bidens working on it
First time watching a review not RECAP. Let's do away with the music though 🙏🏿
Thanks for tuning in! I appreciate your feedback about the music and will consider it for future videos