The Social Dilemma

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Brett A Dec 10 This documentary did not age well. While it offered some worthwhile information, its alarm over "hoaxes" and "conspiracies" ultimately fell flat, as many claims it dismissed later turned out to be true. A U.S. Senator even joked, "Seems to me we need some new conspiracy theories. All of the old ones have turned out to be true." In that sense, social media proved more helpful than harmful—often exposing errors in narratives promoted by so-called experts. There are real concerns about surveillance and privacy, yet instead of focusing on them, the documentary leaned into its own ideological propaganda. It never acknowledged that the real danger in technology has never been the technology itself. The wayward human heart is the true existential threat. From the wheel to the computer chip, every innovation has been used for both good and evil. The threat is not tech, but the bad actors who misuse it—and the only remedy is for good actors to wield it well. See more Maksim S @MaksimusMovies Nov 10 A searing exposé on the invisible hand of algorithms, The Social Dilemma combines expert testimony with dramatized vignettes to reveal how tech lures, manipulates, and exploits human behavior. Bleak but incisive, it’s both a wake-up call and a masterclass in digital sociology — unsettling, clever, and impossible to ignore. See more Aluna U Sep 29 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 digital habits and understand the hidden forces shaping their online experiences. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) See more Ian P @igp1984 Jul 27 Yes, this doc is guilty of posing only one side of the argument. I don’t think the point of the movie is to convince anyone of anything…I think this movie assumes that you already agree with the statement that “social media is bad for you” and then attempts to show you just HOW bad it is. In that regard, it was very effective. See more Leaburn O Jun 9 Starts well, in a focused manner but soon deteriorates into some pretty daft theorising and preposterous solutions being aired by the talking heads who, strangely, don’t seem to recognise that they exist in an echo chamber of their own. A bit weaker than I hoped for such an interesting topic. Watched on Netflix. See more Aryan G Feb 28 Great documentary 7.5/10 It really shows how we're controlled by these Social Media apps. Worth watching. See more Read all reviews

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