5 must-see movies that will change the way you view technology




Grab your popcorn and get cozy on your couch because I’m about to share with you some outstanding movies that you must definitely watch. Whether you’re crazy about tech movies or not I guarantee that you’re going to enjoy watching these films.

Each of the following movies has its’ own unique style and I’m sure they will change the way you view technology.

1. Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs is not just a biography movie. It’s a behind the scenes view of the ideas and struggles of one of the greatest innovators of our time. It walks us through Apple’s successes and failures. The movie is accompanied with a great dose of drama and passion. Watching this movie might make you rethink of certain aspects regarding creativity and leadership.

2. The Social Network

From an innovator to an internet pioneer, The Social Network revolves around the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. The movie recounts the first days of Facebook and the story behind the scenes. Trust me, not everything is as you think it is. Facebook’s evolution to an internet giant has a shady and greedy past.

3. The Imitation Game

Ever wonder who the father of our beloved computers was? His name was Alan Turing. A brilliant mind that only recently got the recognition he deserved. The movie is based on a true story that took place during World War II. Turing along with a team of great mathematicians tries to crack the enigma code which would help win the war. The rest is history and you can watch it in this oscar nominated film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5CjKEFb-sM&t=85s

4. Ex Machina

Moving on from the past to the distant future Ex Machina is one of the best movies ever made involving Artificial Intelligence. A young programmer is selected to participate in an experiment to evaluate the human qualities of a very lifelike A.I. Everything that happens within the lab will make you seriously question our approach to the oncoming rise of humanoid robots with intelligence much greater than ours.

5. Her

If you’re tired of mainstream Hollywood movies and you’re looking for something original, Her is the next movie you should watch. Taking place in the future the film depicts the life of a lonely writer who literally falls in love with his operating system. Keep in mind that in the future, operating systems come with an intelligence meant to fit exactly with the user’s personality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzV6mXIOVl4

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