The Social Dilemma
(2020)
Overview
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
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corrcorr
⭐ 5/10January 7, 2021
This documentary thinks it's real cute. You may learn a thing or two, but a lot of the time it feels manipulative and self-righteous.
I wish that, instead of portraying the mechanisms of ad-targeting as some kind of sci-fi super villain, they would have shown what truly goes on in the offices of google, facebook, and the like. The evils of manipulating human attention do not need to be sensationalized to look like something out of Tron or Bla…
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Alunauwie
⭐ 10/10September 29, 2025
The Social Dilemma is a powerful documentary that explores how social media algorithms subtly manipulate user behavior, creating addiction and influencing mental health. Through expert interviews, dramatized simulations, and engaging visuals, it reveals the ethical dilemmas behind profit-driven platforms that often overlook their societal impact. With a balanced and accessible approach, the film encourages viewers to critically reassess their dig… read the rest.
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Released
Original Language
EN
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