The Social Network [1] is a film that touches on many controversial issues and realities of today’s everyday life. We live in a time where technology and social networking are not mere fantasies but are second nature. What goes into fueling these advancements is often overlooked. In this film, we are offered insight into what actually drove the creation of the website, Facebook.com. We learn about the controversy between Mark Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins, as well as the genius behind the idea of Facebook.
Facebook is so revolutionary because it takes the complexities of life and makes them so simple. For many, it is not easy to go up to a stranger and ask to be their friend, or go up to an attractive person and find out if they are in a relationship, or even keep pictures as a timeline of all that they have been through in their life. Facebook makes making connections effortless and it is yet to be seen whether this is a setback or a blessing. While more people can now be connected, this type of website takes away from the people skills that most people were forced to possess. With this personable pressure lifted, it will be interesting to see where this invention takes us.
This film combines movie concepts and documentary like details to create an extremely informative piece. As a whole, the film is a success in that it informs many people of the true events that occurred in the creation of a life changing invention. Had it not been for this film, most people would have little understanding as to how exactly one of the greatest inventions of their time was officially released.
[1] Fincher, D. (Director). Sorkin, A. (Writer). (2010). The Social Network [Motion picture]. USA: Columbia Pictures.
For those who are too shy to walk up to a stranger and ask them to be their friend in person, wouldn't Facebook project a fake image of such a person? Facebook enables people to be someone they are not while enabling others to believe what they see.
ReplyDeleteWhile Facebook makes the complexities of life easier, it can also be argued that Facebook is an instigator of drama (which can be complex). The issue of a relationship status or the ability to post however you feel can trigger complexities that may not exist without Facebook.