Connected
Directed by Mat Hames
Released: 2016
Starring: Barbara Dunkelman, Blaine Gibson
Genre: Documentary
Themes: Technology, interaction, society, self-reflection
Considering this was made by the media production company 'Rooster Teeth', it is not a full-feature film and isn't very known to many audience members who aren't already familiar with the companies work; so to provide context I will very briefly summarize the plot. Two young employees of the company are chosen to go for five days with no internet and technology equivalent to that of their 80's-90's counterparts, for example, their computers were replaced with typewriters. Considering that they're both employee's of a media production company, their lives are heavily versed in technology, even more so than the average millennial. It was a very unique outlook on a popular conversation topic in modern day society that compared the culture of the previous generation and the convenience of the current one. It was also from the millennial perspective, whereas we're usually hearing the argument of the older generation talking down to the treatment of modern day culture and how introverted we are. There was evidence to support both sides of the spectrum, with the subjects eventually growing out of their bad habits and enjoying the simpler things in life, but also missing the convenience and instant gratification received from picking up your phone and seeing a text or email or etc. In my opinion, we could all take something from attempting the same experiment and going a week or so with no technology. Granted, it's very difficult since a lot of our essentials come from technology now-a-days but if you find yourself in a position where you're able to try this, I certainly would recommend it.
Released: 2016
Starring: Barbara Dunkelman, Blaine Gibson
Genre: Documentary
Themes: Technology, interaction, society, self-reflection
Considering this was made by the media production company 'Rooster Teeth', it is not a full-feature film and isn't very known to many audience members who aren't already familiar with the companies work; so to provide context I will very briefly summarize the plot. Two young employees of the company are chosen to go for five days with no internet and technology equivalent to that of their 80's-90's counterparts, for example, their computers were replaced with typewriters. Considering that they're both employee's of a media production company, their lives are heavily versed in technology, even more so than the average millennial. It was a very unique outlook on a popular conversation topic in modern day society that compared the culture of the previous generation and the convenience of the current one. It was also from the millennial perspective, whereas we're usually hearing the argument of the older generation talking down to the treatment of modern day culture and how introverted we are. There was evidence to support both sides of the spectrum, with the subjects eventually growing out of their bad habits and enjoying the simpler things in life, but also missing the convenience and instant gratification received from picking up your phone and seeing a text or email or etc. In my opinion, we could all take something from attempting the same experiment and going a week or so with no technology. Granted, it's very difficult since a lot of our essentials come from technology now-a-days but if you find yourself in a position where you're able to try this, I certainly would recommend it.
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