Can’t Feel Nothing

An emotional epidemic is sweeping the globe, leaving clinics filled with young people trapped in a mysterious state of numbness and emptiness, as if their inner life has withered away. Why does endless scrolling make us feel so numb?
"Can’t Feel Nothing” is a darkly humorous exploration of our emotions in the digital age. It explores AI startups boasting the ability to kindle DESIRE, undercover American troll groups skilled at orchestrating ANGER, Macedonian fake news operations adept in weaponizing FEAR, Chinese live streamers who master the art of eliciting LOVE, and Russian TikTok influencers committed to fostering PRIDE and patriotism. Through extraordinary access to characters who usually remain in the shadows, the film constructs a tapestry of human stories across four continents, depicting a world where our emotions are commodified and instrumentalized with ruthless efficiency.
Is it possible to hack emotions as if they were just lines of code? And what impact might such manipulation have on individuals and society? With a quirky humanistic gaze and unexpected plot twists, "Can’t Feel Nothing" deeply engages its audience, prompting them to ponder these profound and complex dilemmas.