Can't Get You Out of My Head
In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Overview
In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Rose Garnett
Creator / EP
Sandra Gorel
Producer
Episodes
1. Part One - Bloodshed on Wolf Mountain
Love, power, money, ghosts of empire, conspiracies, artificial intelligence – and You.
2. Part Two - Shooting and F**king are the Same Thing
Dreams of revolution. But the ghosts of old power were still in the dreamer’s heads.
3. Part Three - Money Changes Everything
Money replaced the grand dreams of the future. It was safer. But then money took on a life of its own.
Cast & Crew
Adam Curtis
Self - Narrator (voice)
