We Live in Public

Synopsis

We Live in Public is a documentary film released in 2009 that delves into the life of internet entrepreneur Josh Harris. The film explores Harris' social experiment where he created an artificial 'internet-living' environment in New York City to study the effects of constant surveillance on human behavior. As the participants' lives become increasingly controlled and manipulated, they start to lose their sense of privacy and individuality. The documentary provides a thought-provoking commentary on the impact of technology on society and raises important questions about our relationship with the digital world.

Cast

• Josh Harris

  Self

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  Douglas Rushkoff

  Self - Author

• Nacho Platas

  Self - Software Developer, Operator 11

• Jason Calacanis

  Self - Internet Mogul

• Cal Chamberlain

  Self - Producer/Host, Pseudo

• Leo Fernekes

  Self - Surveillance Artist

Reviews

We Live in Public has garnered mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a positive rating of 82%, with the consensus stating that the film is a fascinating look at the intersection of technology and society. Metacritic rates it at 69/100, indicating generally favorable reviews. IMDb users have given it a solid rating of 7.1/10. The New York Times praised the documentary for its provocative subject matter and Harris' bold social experiment. Variety, on the other hand, criticized the film for its disjointed narrative and lack of depth in exploring the psychological impact on the participants. Overall, We Live in Public is recommended for those interested in thought-provoking documentaries that challenge conventional norms.

See also

Inception

Fight Club

Pulp Fiction

Avengers: Endgame