The Social Dilemma - Netflix documentaire

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 4

The Social Dilemma

How would you describe the term 'dilemma'?

Dilemma

The term dilemma usually indicates a choice of two or more alternatives, which are equally (un)attractive. The choice cannot therefore be made on a logically alone... difficult choice.

What do you think The Social Dilemma is about?

The Social Dilemma is about the enormous impact that a relatively small number of engineers from Silicon Valley have on the way we think, act and live. 

What is Silicon Valley?

1. A city where everyone has injected silicone
2. A region where many technology companies are located
3. A company doing technical research on silicones
4. This is where you move if you are a gaming addict

Which technology billion companies (social media) do you already know?

00:12

How is it possible that Google's answer can differ from person to person? 

01:05

It is said that social media would make children depressed. What do you think, is that possible? Why yes/no?

01:25

Social media have brought a lot of great things to the world, but there is also a downside. What drawbacks could you think of?

02:22

What could be the goal of the documentary maker?

Why do you get '3 dots' or 'typing' in your screen when someone else is typing?

Do you think the world is getting worse because of social media? If so, should social media be changed? 

Discussion:

Choose a statement and explain why you choose it.

I am in control of my phone

My phone has control over me

How does the world look in 20 years? 

Let's start watching the documentary and answer the questions