Reflection Assignment 1: Read The Assigned Film

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Reflect on the film "The Social Network" as assigned on Netflix, summarizing the film in five sentences or less. Examine Mark Zuckerberg’s short-term and long-term goals in creating Facebook, specifically focusing on FaceSmash. Analyze whether Mark was thinking critically when establishing FaceSmash, including how he might have evaluated his decisions and whether his actions demonstrated creativity as defined in the course text. Consider how you would have approached planning FaceSmash. Finally, explain how the film relates to the concepts of thinking discussed in Chapter One of the course material, and write the paper following MLA format with an introduction, body, conclusion, and references.

Paper For Above instruction

Title: Reflection on "The Social Network" and the Concept of Thinking in Chapter One

The film "The Social Network," directed by David Fincher, chronicles the rise of Facebook and the complex personality of its founder, Mark Zuckerberg. It depicts his innovative ideas, personal ambition, and the conflicts that arose during the company's early days. In the film, Zuckerberg is portrayed as a brilliant but socially challenged individual whose ambition drives him to create a revolutionary social networking platform. The story highlights his rapid ascent, legal disputes, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding his creation of Facebook. Overall, the film offers a compelling look at innovation, friendship, and the cost of success in the digital age.

Mark Zuckerberg's short-term goal in creating FaceSmash was to develop a fun, engaging application that could attract users and give him a competitive edge among his peers. His long-term goal, however, was to build a social networking platform that would connect people globally and establish a lasting legacy. In establishing FaceSmash, Mark demonstrated limited critical thinking, as his decision appeared driven by impulse, competitiveness, and a desire for recognition rather than careful analysis of the potential consequences. Critical thinking involves evaluating options, considering implications, and making informed decisions—areas where Mark's approach was somewhat lacking, especially given the legal and ethical issues that later surfaced.

Mark's decision-making process seemed more intuitive and instinctive rather than deliberately analytical. He often relied on quick judgments, which sometimes led to conflicts and oversights. Regarding creativity, Mark did show originality in conceptualizing FaceSmash—a fun and relatable application appealing to his demographic. According to our course text, creativity involves combining ideas in novel ways to solve problems or create value. If I were planning FaceSmash, I would have conducted market research to understand user needs, evaluated legal implications carefully, and developed a strategy to differentiate the app while ensuring ethical standards were met. Such an approach would have involved critical analysis and systematic planning.

Thinking, as discussed in Chapter One, encompasses conscious mental processes of analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information. It involves not just creativity but also critical judgment to make sound decisions. The film exemplifies these concepts through Zuckerberg's innovative pursuits, sometimes impulsive decisions, and the ethical considerations that emerged. The stories of ambition and technological ingenuity highlight the importance of reflective thinking in the process of creation, demonstrating how critical and creative thinking are intertwined. Overall, "The Social Network" provides a vivid illustration of how thinking processes shape technological innovation and influence personal and legal outcomes.

References

  • Fincher, D., director. "The Social Network." Columbia Pictures, 2010.
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