Hideo Kojima is making direct comparisons of his 2019 game Death Stranding to the film "Bardo" by Alejandro G. Iñárritu to bring attention to the pitfalls of algorithmic misinformation. These comparisons are important as it positions the world of today's digital isolation as a story that people are already living and experiencing. The commentary acts as a cautionary tale of how technology influences our view of what is true.
Kojima draws parallels between his game and Alejandro G. Iñárritu's film to highlight digital isolation
Kojima points to 'walking simulator' as a key example of how broken reality is spread across the internet. His argument is that people are only exposed to opinions that align with their own view thanks to algorithms. This means that you're unable to see completely opposing views.
The director asserts that the technology of AI and social media algorithms leave us in isolation when it comes to information. This means that you're unable to be exposed to alternative opinions, and he says this is scary. Kojima recognizes how the internet was useful during the pandemic but calls for deliberate use to ensure that you don't become addicted to the digital world.
Kojima points out that the world of social media wasn't around when he was exploring these concepts in Death Stranding. He says it's as if the story became real as it became our reality. He extends this thinking to Bardo, suggesting that the film serves as a representation of our digital world of communication today.
Source: IXBT
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