"The technology that connects us also controls us."

2020

1h 34m

7.4(1694 votes)

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Overview

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

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47 members

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Tristan Harris

Self

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Jeff Seibert

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Bailey Richardson

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Joe Toscano

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Sandy Parakilas

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Guillaume Chaslot

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Lynn Fox

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Aza Raskin

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Alex Roetter

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Tim Kendall

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Justin Rosenstein

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Randy Fernando

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Jaron Lanier

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Roger McNamee

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Shoshana Zuboff

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Anna Lembke

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James Fetter

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Mary Fetter

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Jonathan Haidt

Self

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Cathy O'Neil

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Rashida Richardson

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Renée DiResta

Self

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Cynthia M. Wong

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Skyler Gisondo

Ben

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Kara Hayward

Cassandra

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Vincent Kartheiser

Advertising A.I. / Engagement A.I. / Growth A.I.

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Sophia Hammons

Isla

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Barbara Gehring

Mom

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Chris Grundy

Step-Dad

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Sergio Villarreal

Luiz

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Catalina Garayoa

Rebecca

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Sheevani Desai

Teacher

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Emi Zerr

Ben's Ex-Girlfriend

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Jason Potter

Vlogger

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Korey David

Vlogger

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Laurence Curry

Vlogger

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Vic Alejandro

Police Officer

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Oner Asir

Police Officer

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Kristina Fountaine

Police Officer

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Chase Penny

Police Officer

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Carlos Leos

Stunt Protester

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Adam S. Ford

Stunt Protester

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Jade Ryin

Anonymous Coder

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Skye Folsom

Skyler Gisondo Body Double

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Richard Lucchese

Vincent Kartheiser Body Double

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Reza Nosrati

Vincent Kartheiser Body Double

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Hannah Vail

High School Student (uncredited)

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