This documentary, The Social Dilemma, offers a striking examination of how social media algorithms work to affect users' actions, potentially leading to compulsive use and impacting psychological well-being. By combining interviews with specialists, acted-out scenarios, and compelling imagery, it brings to light the moral questions surrounding platforms that prioritize earnings while frequently disregarding their eff…

The filmmakers seem to believe they’ve created something clever. It's possible you might pick up some information, but frequently the presentation feels contrived and overly moralistic. I would have preferred seeing what actually happens within companies like Google and Facebook rather than presenting ad-targeting as a futuristic menace. The problems with exploiting people's focus don't require exaggeration or com…