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Tecnologia e Gestão

Top 5: Inspirational Technology Films

The best movies about technology

Technology is present in our lives and it is undeniable that it is increasingly part of our daily lives. In the world of the seventh art, several movies have been launched that address the theme of technology and are true artworks for those who are in love with technology. In today’s article we cover the 5 most inspiring movies ever about technology!

Matrix

The Matrix trilogy tells the story of Neo (Keanu Reeves), a man hired by a group of rebels who is against the domination of machines. Upon leaving the “matrix”, Neo discovers that he lived in a scary reality, without ever having taken it for granted. This trilogy is almost mandatory for fans of technology because in addition to being very well made films and unforgettable action scenes, raises very interesting and philosophical questions about the concept of augmented reality.

2001 – Space Odyssey

This classic dates back to 1968 and it was written by Stanley Kubrick. The main objective of this film was to predict how the technology would be in the year 2001 and for that it had the help of more than 50 companies and organizations. After the year 2001, we can say that some of the technologies foreseen in the film actually came to execution, while others did not pass into the real world. The main technological predictions shown in the film are interplanetary travel, the colonization of the Moon and artificial intelligence. In the movie we see an artificial intelligence system called HAL and it is impossible not to compare it with Siri and Google Now. It is worth to see and realize what was the mind of the people who made predictions in 1968!

Minority Report

The 2002 film starring Tom Cruise uses a movement interface, a reality that is set in 2054. Steven Spielberg recruited the help of technology advisors, among them MIT engineers. Detective John Anderton thought the system was perfect until the system turned against him. Based on a book by famed science fiction writer Philip K. Dick, “Minority Report” has its action passed in Washington D.C., at a time when the crimes were completely eliminated. Tom Cruise is Detective John Anderton, who is responsible for the Pre-Crime unit – where, through psychic technology, it is possible to arrest the killers before they commit the crimes. However, Anderton will find himself in trouble after being accused of murdering a man he has not yet met.

The Bicentennial Man

This film is based on the work of science fiction author Isaac Asimov and focuses on the conflicts of a machine with consciousness. The plot begins as the robot Andrew, played by Robin Williams, develops feelings for the family that bought it. It is a very interesting film for those who love technology because it questions and makes us wonder if a product of technology can not be considered alive and if it does not deserve to be treated as a being with real feelings and emotions.

Eternal shine of a mind without memories

This film has qualities of drama, science fiction and romance. It portrays the relationship of Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet). When their relationship ends, they decide to use a technological procedure that clears their brain memories and thus avoids the suffering of the end of the relationship. This film is worth seeing as it shows us how human relations are currently affected by the evolution of technology.

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5 Movies with management and leadership lessons

The best films with leadership lessons

Even lazy times are good to learn and even when we are watching a movie, we can draw important lessons that will be useful in our day to day work. There are several movies that convey leadership and management lessons and in this article we present you the 5 movies that all business managers should see!

The Social Network

Who doesn’t know Facebook? This movie shows us the process of creating the largest social media in the World. The Social Network is a real story that tells us the friction between Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin, the two founders of Facebook. In the film, the two friends are in conflict until Mark decreases Eduardo’s shareholding and Eduardo processes it, giving rise to a battle in law court.

Lesson to be retained: To manage a company efficiently it is essential to relate well to your colleagues and collaborators. You cannot let personal friction interfere with the work relationship, and you must always remember that focus must be on business goals and not individual goals.

The devil Wears Prada

In this film, Runway Magazine is directed by the hand of Miranda Priestley – the most powerful woman in the fashion world. “Runway” is a daunting challenge for anyone who wants to get into this industry. To make “Runway” the New York Bible and even the World, Miranda saves nothing or anyone and it is difficult for someone to survive in this job! Thus, the task as assistant to Miranda could open the doors to the newly formed Andy Sachs. Although Andy is the wrong person for the job, because she knows nothing about brands or the fashion world, but she will demonstrate something that others do not have: she has determination and refusal to fail!

Lesson to be retained: Your employees are counting on you and waiting for you to give them the knowledge they need to carry out their duties. In crisis situations, seek to guide your team by showing them the importance of the work they do for the success of the company.

The internship

This movie tells the story of two salespeople who start working as trainees on Google. To secure the place, they need to enter a competition with other candidates. In the beginning, they encounter difficulties due to the great difference of ages and knowledge between them and the new generation. However, in the end they can learn from the younger and younger learn from them.

Lesson to be retained: value your team’s knowledge. Despite the management position you occupy, you must take into account that everyone has something to teach and that you can learn a lot from your employees. Encourage the sharing of ideas and knowledge among employees, as they will feel more motivated to evolve and work better.

Moneyball

This is a film based on the true story of Billy Beane, adapted from the book by Michael Lewis. The author reports how Beane managed to take the modest Oakland Athletics team to an elite team of American baseball.

Lesson to be retained: correct the mistakes of your employees and maximize the potential of each one of them to get the most out of your team. Ask the right questions and motivate your employees to do their best on every task they perform.

The Imitation Game

This is a movie based on real facts that tells us the story of Alan Turing, a mathematician with an above average intelligence, who is quite antisocial. The film takes place during World War II. At the time, the British government hired a team that aimed to decode a famous code used by the Germans to convey their messages of war.

Lesson to be retained: working as a team is essential and not giving up in the face of adversity is the most important message that you should convey to your employees. The movie also shows us the importance of using data processing systems.