If anything, The Social Network showed how social media would alter the course of history. The Social Network Is Still Fantastic 15 Years Since ReleasingJesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg in front of a computer in The Social NetworkWhen The Social Network came out, it was highly praised, and for good reason. How The Social Network Impacted Social Media & Tech In Real LifeSean Parker (Justin Timberlake) with a thin smile in The Social NetworkThe Social Network was just a movie, but it still had a significant impact on the tech industry and real life. The Social Network helped lead to the rise of young entrepreneurs deciding to take their future into their own hands. The Social Network was a masterpiece when it was released, and it is even more relevant now that it celebrates its 15th anniversary.