The Social Dilemma

If you ever use social media, The Social Dilemma, a new documentary now streaming on Netflix, is not to be missed. It explores the negative effects of social media, and how it has changed our society. The film paints an alarming picture of how Silicon Valley has intentionally created algorithms to manipulate us into having a need to always be connecting to our phones, which has resulted in addiction, as well as a surge in mental health disorders. The film also discusses how social media platforms engage in political exploitation which has exacerbated the polarization in our country. The intentions of these tech giants is scary, and will make you ponder their ethics, as well as re-examine your own relationship to your devices.