The Social Dilemma
A former Silicon Valley engineer races to expose the covert algorithms that weaponize human behavior, even as his own groundbreaking platform spirals out of control and threatens society’s sanity.
“The technology that connects us also controls us.”
Synopsis
This documentary-drama hybrid examines the harmful effects of social networking on human behavior, featuring tech experts who warn about the consequences of their own innovations.
Credits
- Tristan Harrisas Self - Google, Former Design Ethicist - Center for Humane Technology, Co-Founder
- Jeff Seibertas Self - Twitter, Former Executive - Serial Tech Entrepreneur
- Bailey Richardsonas Self - Instagram, Early Team
- Joe Toscanoas Self - Google, Former Experience Design Consultant - Author, Automating Humanity
- Sandy Parakilasas Self - Facebook, Former Operations Manager - Uber, Former Product Manager
- Guillaume Chaslotas Self - YouTube, Former Engineer - IntuitiveAI, CEO - AlgoTransparency, Founder
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A crew of 56+ credited
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Edited by Davis CoombeShot by John BehrensScored by Mark CrawfordDesigned by Adam Wheatley
Also known as
- Das Dilemma mit den sozialen Mediende
- El dilema de las redes socialeses
- Derrière nos écrans de fuméefr
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Cast & Crew
56 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Tristan Harris
as Self - Google, Former Design Ethicist - Center for Humane Technology, Co-Founder
Jeff Seibert
as Self - Twitter, Former Executive - Serial Tech Entrepreneur
Bailey Richardson
as Self - Instagram, Early Team
Joe Toscano
as Self - Google, Former Experience Design Consultant - Author, Automating Humanity
Sandy Parakilas
as Self - Facebook, Former Operations Manager - Uber, Former Product Manager
Guillaume Chaslot
as Self - YouTube, Former Engineer - IntuitiveAI, CEO - AlgoTransparency, Founder
Lynn Fox
as Self - Apple, Former Director of Corporate PR - Google, Former Corporate Communications
Aza Raskin
as Self - Firefox & Mozilla Labs, Former Employee - Center for Humane Technology, Co-Founder - Inventor, Infinite Scroll
Alex Roetter
as Self - Twitter, Former Senior VP of Engineering
Tim Kendall
as Self - Facebook, Former Executive - Pinterest, Former President - Moment, CEO
Justin Rosenstein
as Self
Randy Fernando
as Self
Supporting cast
35Jaron Lanier
as Self
Roger Mcnamee
as Self
Shoshana Zuboff
as Self
Anna Lembke
as Self
James Fetter
as Self
Mary Fetter
as Self
Jonathan Haidt
as Self
Cathy O Neil
as Self
Rashida Richardson
as Self
Renee Diresta
as Self
Cynthia M Wong
as Self
Skyler Gisondo
as Ben
Kara Hayward
as Cassandra
Vincent Kartheiser
as Advertising A.I. / Engagement A.I. / Growth A.I.
Sophia Hammons
as Isla
Barbara Gehring
as Mom
Chris Grundy
as Step-Dad
Sergio Villarreal
as Luiz
Catalina Garayoa
as Rebecca
Sheevani Desai
as Teacher
Emi Zerr
as Ben's Ex-Girlfriend
Jason Potter
as Vlogger
Korey David
as Vlogger
Laurence Curry
as Vlogger
Vic Alejandro
as Police Officer
Oner Asir
as Police Officer
Kristina Fountaine
as Police Officer
Chase Penny
as Police Officer
Carlos Leos
as Stunt Protester
Adam S Ford
as Stunt Protester
Jade Ryin
as Anonymous Coder
Skye Folsom
as Skyler Gisondo Body Double
Richard Lucchese
as Vincent Kartheiser Body Double
Reza Nosrati
as Vincent Kartheiser Body Double
Hannah Vail
as High School Student (uncredited)
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