Aaron Sorkin wants Facebook reform, warns the 'house is on fire' - USA Today
Aaron Sorkin discusses his new film, 'The Social Reckoning,' which revisits Facebook's impact and criticizes Mark Zuckerberg's leadership. Sorkin expresses concern over the platform's societal influence while acknowledging the human complexity of its founder.
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The film reflects ongoing public and creative scrutiny regarding the power of big tech companies and the ethical responsibilities of their leadership.
Hear this story NEW YORK – When Aaron Sorkin wrote " The Social Network ," the Oscar winner saw Mark Zuckerberg as someone "you rooted for" to a certain degree. But a lot can change in 16 years.
"The Social Reckoning" ( in theaters now ) finds "The West Wing" creator revisiting Facebook more than a decade after the 2010 film about the platform's origins. With that earlier movie, Zuckerberg was "a kid I could kind of identify with," Sorkin, 65, says. "That's when Facebook was a cool idea. That's when Facebook was a way of keeping in touch with people who you went to school with."
Cut to 2026, and the billionaire is "now the head of the largest media company in the world," Sorkin says. "And making terrible decisions."
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