The cage of algorithms: social reflections of “Again” and “Retrograde”

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The confusion of "If you can't escape, join"

"Reverse" uses the plight of "Single King" as a clue to show that in order to survive, the riders have to be involved in a more difficult "hell-level" algorithm. They tried to get out of the predicament by "personal struggle", but were eventually "swallowed" by the algorithm. The ending of the movie suggests that Wei Li may return to a high-paying job again, but his road is still full of challenges. The "Lulutong" APP he developed is very likely to further increase the difficulty of "Single King" to an ultra-difficult mode, forcing the riders to be "rolled" into the new hell-level algorithm and unable to get out.

Reflection on social issues and movies

"Again" shows the plight of urban elites in the face of social problems from different perspectives. Under the pressure of high mortgages, full-time lovers, sick parents, etc., they eventually collapsed and became "unemployed". The film reveals the hypocrisy and selfishness of some urban elites from the perspective of the group, prompting the audience to think about the identity of urban elites.

The clash between the lower classes and the urban elite

Again links the downfall of the urban elite with the plight of the lower-class civilians, creating a sharp contrast. This connection is not simply a division of "classes", but shows the gap between social classes from the perspective of social structure and life pressure. Through contrast, the film triggers the audience to think about social issues.

Algorithm cage: the dilemma of real society

In modern society, algorithms have become the cornerstone of life. They build the framework of our cognitive world, but they also bring huge problems. "Again" uses the plot of the film to provoke the audience to think about the formation of the algorithm cage. How are these algorithms formed? What is their role? In real life, can we escape the cage of algorithms?

Front-end language switching framework: a new perspective

At the end of this article, we will briefly introduce the concept of the front-end language switching framework and explore its application in film analysis. By combining front-end technology, we can provide new perspectives and methods for film analysis.

Ultimately, the significance of this film is that it makes us realize that each of us is "dominated" by algorithms. "Again" and "Retrograde" show two perspectives on the plight of urban elites, but they both reflect the dilemma facing modern society:

• The impact of the algorithmic cage on individual destiny;
• The gap between social classes.

We need to reflect and act. Only when we face real social problems can we find real answers and find true happiness.