Receiving Messages of Technological Determinism in the Documentary Film “The Social Dilemma”: Analysis of Receptions in Teenagers

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10.2991/978-2-494069-77-0_12How to use a DOI?

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Reception analysis; Technological Determinism; Social media; The Social Dilemma film; Teenagers

Abstract

Technological developments have shifted several cultures, like the high rates of spreading fake news, crime, mental disorders, and suicide experienced by many productive age social media users. This study aims to determine the audience’s position and describe the meaning of technological determinism messages using Stuart Hall’s reception theory analysis. Research informants are people of productive age ranging from 17-24 years from different backgrounds who have watched the film “The Social Dilemma.” This study uses a constructivist paradigm with qualitative-descriptive research methods with data collection techniques using in-depth interviews. The results showed differences in meaning produced by each informant in interpreting the message of technological Determinism from the 14-scene unit analysis. Six informants are categorized in The Negotiated-Code position, five in The Dominant-Hegemonic Position, and three informants in The Opposite Code. This position is influenced by differences in educational background, culture, age, and collective experience. After the informant understood the meaning of technological Determinism and watched the movie “The Social Dilemma” again, the informant felt sad, afraid, and worried about his real life. 6 of the 14 informants said their meanings and beliefs changed according to the experiences and views of the information presented in the film. However, some informants disagree with the messages and information they get in the film because they have a different understanding of what is conveyed.

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AU  - Tia Hanna Diniasti
AU  - Rizca Haqqu
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/30
TI  - Receiving Messages of Technological Determinism in the Documentary Film “The Social Dilemma”: Analysis of Receptions in Teenagers
BT  - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Social and Political Sciences (ICoSaPS 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 74
EP  - 85
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-77-0_12
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