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Top Documentaries and Talks on Technology’s Impact: Essential Viewing for Digital Awareness

By 25 August 2024No Comments

Explore powerful documentaries and insightful talks that delve into the impact of technology on our lives and mental well-being


Netflix

The Social Dilemma

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.


Netflix

The Great Hack

A data company named Cambridge Analytica came to symbolise the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.


Jamin Winans, Robert Muratore and Kiowa Winans

Social Media Dangers Documentary Childhood 2.0

Is a documentary that examines the complex and often troubling effects of social media on young people. It combines real-life stories with expert insights to highlight the various ways in which social media can impact children’s mental health, safety, and overall well-being.


Jim Ferrell

Resolving the Heart Of Conflict

In this talk, Jim Ferrell discusses the heart of conflict and suggests that our hearts have come to find advantage in conflict.


Simon Sinek

The Dangers Of Social Media Addiction

Simon Sinek explains during the interview on Inside Quest, how the millennials today are ruins because of technology, especially social media and smartphone addiction.


Dr. Delaney Ruston

Screenagers

In her new documentary ’Screenagers’ Dr. Delaney Ruston explores why young people are so drawn to social media and video games and what effect it’s having on their brains.


Adam Alter

Why Our Screens Make Us Less Happy

Psychologist Adam Alter shares why all those hours you spend staring at your smartphone, tablet or computer might be making you miserable — and what you can do about it.


Patrik Wincent

What You Are Missing While Being A Digital Zombie

Patrik Wincent takes us on a journey through his own Internet addiction, and gives us valuable tips to avoid becoming digital zombies.


Tristan Harris

How Better Tech Could Protect Us From Distraction

Tristan Harris offers thoughtful new ideas for technology that creates more meaningful interaction.


Dr. Cal Newport

Quit social media

‘Deep work’ will make you better at what you do. You will achieve more in less time. And feel the sense of true fulfillment that comes from the mastery of a skill.


Dove

Cost of Beauty

Dove launched its new ‘Cost of Beauty’ video for its campaign to support young people’s mental health.


FT

Who’s looking after the children?

An FT drama starring Jodie Whittaker (Dr Who), Paul Ready (Motherland), Shaniqua Okwok (It’s a Sin), looks at online harm, regulation and responsibility. The search for their missing son leads a mother and father to a tech company, and a digital gatekeeper who seems to have all the answers.

Sources

What Adolescents (Or Teenagers) Need To Thrive – Charisse Nixon
The Mysterious Workings Of The Adolescent Brain – Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
The Skill Of Humour – Andrew Tarvin
What Teens Want You To Know (But Won’t Tell You) – Roy Petitfils

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