The Martha s Vineyard Times
Island nonprofits offer free screening of âThe Social Dilemmaâ
M.V. Community Servicesâ Island Wide Youth Collaborative (IWYC), in partnership with NAMI M.V. and the M.V. Youth Task Force sponsors a free at-home virtual screening of the Netflix documentary-drama âThe Social Dilemmaâ on Friday, Jan. 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Directed by Jeff Orlowski, âThe Social Dilemmaâ sparks a global conversation on the consequences of societyâs growing dependence on social media. The film explores how technology companies have manipulated human psychology bringing on dire consequences, according to a press release from Community Services.
âAs digital platforms increasingly become a lifeline to stay connected, Silicon Valley insiders reveal how social media is reprogramming civilization by exposing whatâs hiding on the other side of your screen,â the release states.