Aaron Sorkin, screenwriter of the film "The Social Network" about the creation of Facebook, is planning a sequel that will criticize the platform's influence on the political situation, particularly its role in the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Criticism of Facebook
Accusation of dividing people
Sorkin accuses Facebook of its algorithm committed to promoting content that disconnects people as much as possible to increase engagement and revenue. According to him, this leads to “endless scrolling” and inciting conflicts for the sake of making money.
Role in the storming of the Capitol
In the planned film, Sorkin intends to highlight the role of the social network in the events January 6, 2021, when radical protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol. He believes Facebook is responsible for what happened.
Criticism of Zuckerberg
Screenwriter criticizes Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, claiming he is betting on profit above all. If Zuckerberg wanted to earn a little less, Sorkin said he could change the platform's algorithms to reduce its divisive impact.
Sequel to The Social Network
Sorkin is working on a script that will be close to his Oscar-winning 2010 film The Social Network. However, it is too early to talk about the details of the project.
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- Facebook is the largest social network founded by Mark Zuckerberg.
- Aaron Sorkin is a famous American screenwriter, author of The Social Network.
- Mark Zuckerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook.
- Storming of the Capitol - the events of January 6, 2021, when radical Trump supporters stormed the US Congress building.
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Discussion of the topic – “I Blame Facebook”: Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin Reveals Details of “The Social Network 2”
14 years after the release of the cult film “The Social Network” by David Fincher, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin shared details about the work on the sequel. The plot will focus on the influence of Facebook on political life and society.
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Максим
Facebook has become too powerful and is now angering people with its divisive algorithm 🤔 This topic really needs to be covered properly.
Екатерина
Yes, social networks play an important role in modern society. It’s very interesting how Sorkin plans to cover this topic 🎬 I hope the film turns out to be objective and truthful.
Виктор
I don’t think that blaming Facebook for all the troubles is the right approach 🧐 Much depends on the users themselves and their critical thinking. But it's still interesting to see Sorkin's new perspective.
Мария
It's great that Sorkin touches on such a relevant topic! 👏 I myself have noticed how social networks push towards more radical views due to algorithms. I hope the film helps people think.
Ян
Oh, these whiners and champions of morality 🙄 Social networks simply reflect reality, not create it. If people don't like it, let them turn off their phones!
Елена
Ian, why the whiners right away? 🤔 You can’t turn a blind eye to real problems. And Sorkin, as a master of his craft, can present them very convincingly in his film.
Михаил
Yeah, Facebook is causing so many problems 😒 All these data leaks, trolling and election interference... It's time to do something about it! I hope Sorkin's film at least makes people think.
Анна
All these scandals around Facebook are simply ridiculous 😂 People themselves crave sensations and share the most juicy details on social networks. And then they are outraged when their data is used for other purposes. Guys, wake up!