Based on the book The Accidental Billionaires with a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher, The Social Network is a dramatization of Facebook's founding. The fictional story shows the grit, tenacity, and ruthlessness of its creators. Guests Scott Amyx and Cameron Tau talk about the movie, and how Facebook has caused disruptions impacting people at a very human level, resulting in isolationism and addiction, damaging mental health. But Uplifty aims to do something very different, helping people build relationships.

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Scott Amyx is a global innovation expert, venture capitalist, and futurist focused on the intersection of humans and exponential technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of Uplifty, where he builds platforms to enhance human connection in an increasingly automated world, and Chair and Managing Partner at Astor Perkins, a deep-tech and sustainability venture firm. A Harvard Business Review Advisory Council Member, TEDx speaker, and author, Scott has advised governments, Fortune 500s, and startups on breakthrough innovation, smart cities, and the future of work. His work combines cutting-edge technology with human-centered strategies to help people and organizations thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

https://uplifty.ai/about-us/

https://astorperkins.com/

Strive: How Doing The Things Most Uncomfortable Leads to Success by Scott Amyx

https://amzn.to/4sU2elb

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Cameron Tau is a UX and product design professional with a background in psychology, marketing, and data analytics. She served as a UI/UX team lead at Uplifty, driving the app's wireframes and overall user experience while integrating user-centered design principles. Skilled in user research, prototyping, and data-driven decision making, Cameron has created high-fidelity designs that enhance usability and engagement across digital platforms. Her work combines design thinking with analytical insights to deliver seamless and impactful user experiences.

https://uplifty.ai/about-us/

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Uplifty

https://uplifty.ai/

https://www.instagram.com/upliftyai/

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The Social Network (2010)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/

https://youtu.be/lB95KLmpLR4?si=vKPKWSVjCNTHxulx

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The Accidental Billionaires

https://amzn.to/4tJ6a8T

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Social media and recent fallout

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c747x7gz249o

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-68161632

https://lite.cnn.com/2026/03/25/media/meta-google-social-media-verdict-advocates