How The Social Network Nailed Tech's Rise and Social Media's Dark Side

'The Social Network' is a film that was released in October 2010, directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin. It tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg, and how he created Facebook while he was a student at Harvard. At the time, Facebook was still a new idea, and other social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram were just starting to appear. The movie follows Zuckerberg's journey from his college dorm room to the boardroom of a major company, but it also shows that he was still far from the influential figure he would later become.

What makes 'The Social Network' stand out is that it focuses on very young people who suddenly have a lot of power and influence. Zuckerberg and Sean Parker, who helped start Napster, were only 19 when they made their breakthroughs. The film explores how their youth affected the way they built the internet and shaped social media. The story is also about ambition, betrayal, and the desire for social status. One of the most dramatic moments in the movie is when Eduardo Saverin, Zuckerberg's friend, finds out he has been pushed out of the company and reacts angrily. The film shows that these young tech entrepreneurs often acted more like students than business leaders, wearing casual clothes and sometimes behaving immaturely.

The movie also examines the impact of social media on people's lives. It uses a fictional character, Erica Albright, to show how Zuckerberg's desire for approval and respect influenced his decisions. After being rejected by Erica, Zuckerberg creates a website that compares female students, and later expands Facebook to prove himself. The final scene of the movie shows Zuckerberg alone, waiting for Erica to accept his friend request, which highlights the loneliness and insecurity that social media can create. Experts have pointed out that social media can make people feel alienated, encourage hostility, and lead to a false sense of connection. 'The Social Network' was ahead of its time in showing these issues, which have become more widely discussed in recent years. A new film called 'The Social Reckoning' is being made to explore how social media has changed and the responsibilities that come with its influence. People are curious to see how the new movie will address the challenges and effects of social media in today's world.