Why is the World going to Hell? Netflix`s The Social Dilemma tells only Half the Story
(WorldNews Environment)

If you find yourself wondering what the hell is going on right now – the “Why is the world turning to shit?” thought – you may find Netflix`s new documentary The Social Dilemma a good starting point for clarifying your thinking. I say “starting point” because, as we shall see, the film suffers from two major limitations: one in its analysis and the other in its conclusion. Nonetheless, the film is good at exploring the contours of the major social crises we currently face – epitomised both by our addiction to the mobile phone and by its ability to rewire our consciousness and our personalities. The film makes a convincing case that this is not simply an example of old wine in new bottles....