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The Social Dilemma

"The technology that connects us also controls us."

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Top Cast

  • Tristan Harris

    Tristan Harris

    Self

  • Jeff Seibert

    Jeff Seibert

    Self

  • Bailey Richardson

    Bailey Richardson

    Self

  • Joe Toscano

    Joe Toscano

    Self

  • Sandy Parakilas

    Sandy Parakilas

    Self

  • Guillaume Chaslot

    Guillaume Chaslot

    Self

  • Lynn Fox

    Lynn Fox

    Self

  • Aza Raskin

    Aza Raskin

    Self

  • Alex Roetter

    Alex Roetter

    Self

Overview

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Rating

7.5 / 10
1,792 Reviews
3 Popular

2 Reviews

  • corrcorr
    corrcorr
    5 Jan 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 Blade Runner. Why not film the actual computer screens that are spitting back data about users of these platforms? Perhaps internet giants would not let cameras behind the scenes. Anyhow, this film has a noble goal but comes across as more dime-a-dozen infotainment that Netflix has pumped out many times before. Maybe if it did not treat its viewers as though they were brain dead I would have enjoyed it more. Show it to your tik tok friends who could lose a staring contest with a squirrel, as that is likely who this documentary is targeted for.

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    10 Sep 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 digital habits and understand the hidden forces shaping their online experiences. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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