From Salon · Coleman Spilde · · 1m 10s
The Social Reckoning
Aaron Sorkin's journalism thriller exposes Facebook's slow-motion crisis.
In brief
Aaron Sorkin's journalism thriller exposes Facebook's slow-motion crisis. Aaron Sorkin's film shows how Facebook's rapid changes outpace journalism's slow pace, risking user safety. Originally reported by Salon.
The Social Reckoning
Aaron Sorkin's film is a journalism thriller companion to The Social Network.
Set in 2019-2021
The film prepares for the dawn of a new decade amid Facebook's global influence.
Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz
Facebook civic integrity team member Frances Haugen works with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz.
The Facebook Files
Haugen provides information droplets that become the Journal's Facebook Files series.
Zuckerberg's strategy
Mark Zuckerberg prepares for a civil hearing about Facebook's political ad fact-checking.
Facebook's speed
Facebook changes user experiences imperceptibly, faster than journalism can respond.
Instagram Kids
Haugen urges Jeff to expose Instagram Kids before it harms teenagers.
The urgency
The film highlights how Facebook's speed outpaces journalism's slow pace.
The consequence
Users face risks from platforms that prioritize engagement over safety.
The takeaway
The film reminds viewers of journalism's critical role in the digital age.
Here's the gist
Aaron Sorkin's film shows how Facebook's rapid changes outpace journalism's slow pace, risking user safety.
