Watch Surveillance Capitalism: The Smart Trap

Ryley 2022-04-19 09:02:22

I just watched it, and I want to say a lot of feelings, but in fact there is no. But inexplicably, I want to cry, because most people know the truth of the matter. They all know that this thing is not good, that it is addictive, and that big data is monitoring us all the time, even depriving me of time, that is indirect deprivation of life. But still can't compete with it. Those who stand much higher than us, those whose cognition is far above the public, have thoroughly studied "people" and "human weakness"; thoroughly studied the "heart", your "brain", and then accurately measure for you How can ordinary people get rid of the "poison" made by themselves to fight against it. Thinking about it makes me want to cry. When I was a child, I never thought that I was tied to a mobile phone for so many hours a day. They are no longer willing to go out for a walk, and even when friends come out for a party, many people still hold their mobile phones. A little uncomfortable, but powerless. Then there are the various problems of the increasingly high depression mentioned in the film. I had this kind of suicidal thoughts once, when I was still in elementary school. But then, my life drowned it out. Because life is full of fireworks, and human beings are full of emotions, so what is there now? There is only a mobile phone, and only the video data push that is closer and closer to your thoughts, so that the abyss is getting closer and closer to you. In the same way, those surging anxiety, impatience, and various information also follow one after another, and in the end you are convinced. That's why so many people are becoming more and more socially fearful, because they only need to hide behind their mobile phones, as if they can see various changes in the world. In this way, it is not the most real changes in the world, it is Big data is willing to let you see the changes.

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  • Kristoffer 2022-03-26 09:01:08

    It is quite convincing to invite a group of former high-ranking social media officials to appear in person, and the progression of the narrative level is relatively clear, but it is very funny to simulate the virtual space operation by real people. There is no qualitative change in the evolution of the brain structure. In the unprecedented rapid development of science and technology, there is obviously some kind of unfortunate disconnection. However, if you think about it, if you take off this high-tech coat, isn't it another version across human history? Truman". The core ideas about being occupied by social platforms, distracting attention, and being easily misled by fake news are not original, but we should study how “algorithms” sneak into thinking from browsing traces/habits/time, accurately locate personal preferences under the blessing of big data, and invest in What it likes to push and guide until it changes the concept and mindset of real life, and achieves manipulation without revealing traces - "Any sufficiently advanced technology is similar to magic", it is still chilling to think about. After watching this film, I took a look at my screen usage time and froze again. Can we still wake up from the matrix?

  • Therese 2022-04-24 07:01:15

    There are so many "previous xx" platforms, most of the time, with a face of "you know" and a sigh, what's the use? The analogy between drug user and social network user is simple and crude, just for brainwashing. The data support is pitiful, and how to break the game is not mentioned. The fact is not well done, and the point of view is not established. For a documentary of this level, 30 minutes is enough.

The Social Dilemma quotes

  • Tristan Harris - Google, Former Design Ethicist: How do you wake up from the Matrix when you don't know you're in the Matrix?

  • Self - Facebook, Former Operations Manager: We've created a system that biases towards false information. Not because we want to, but because false information makes the companies more money than the truth. The truth is boring.