'Leave the World Behind': A Cautionary Tale of Technology Dependence

Netflix's dystopian film sparks discussions on 'predictive programming' and the need for a return to simpler times.

The Netflix film 'Leave the World Behind' depicts a family's struggle for survival following a massive cyberattack, with escalating disasters and a breakdown of technology.
The film ends with the character Rose finding a bunker filled with supplies and a DVD collection, choosing to watch the final episode of 'Friends' rather than return to her family.
Some interpretations suggest the film is a cautionary tale about over-reliance on technology and a call for a return to simpler times, symbolized by Rose's choice to watch a DVD rather than use streaming services.
The film has sparked discussions about 'predictive programming', with some suggesting it is priming the public for a future cyberattack.
Despite some changes, the film is largely faithful to the source novel by Rumaan Alam, including the theme of human fallibility in the face of disaster.