I’ve encountered numerous films depicting futuristic scenarios where robots and machines seize control, but I hadn't previously seen one addressing the reality of how technology has already permeated our lives today. I am referring to things like smartphones and other "smart" devices, which now occupy a significant portion of our waking—and even sleeping—hours. Unlike typical science fiction portrayals, these technol…

There have been countless films depicting futuristic robots and machines seizing control of our lives, but I hadn't encountered one addressing the reality of the machines already dominating our present existence. I’m referring to our phones and other “smart” devices, which we now utilize constantly for most of our waking—and even sleeping—hours. Unlike typical science fiction portrayals, these aren't presented as hum…