Incorporate films, TV episodes, podcasts, and other media that include plots or conversations related to ethics and the activity of philosophical inquiry as an in-class activity. By viewing popular media, students understand that philosophical ideas and ethical issues are part of everyday, contemporary life. The suggested film and questions offer an opportunity for reflection on why the textual material matters, which can be used as the basis for discussion or assessment.

This film chronicles the beginning of Facebook, when in 2003 Mark Zuckerberg developed the program originally as a Harvard dating app. The film chronicles the early machinations in the evolution of Facebook.

The Social Network tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg's rise to the billionaire club. Like any get-rich-quick story, this one too tells the tale of an egoist reaching for whatever he can get his hands on. Zuckerberg is sued because the plaintiffs alleged that Zuckerberg stole their idea for a networking app. This film is an opportunity to discuss self-interest and its possible outcomes.