Everyone Already Acts Like ‘The Circle’ Contestants on Social Media

A social psychologist explains why I see myself in the worst characters on Netflix’s new reality show

Drew Costley
Jan 30 · 5 min read
Image: Netflix

On Netflix’s new reality game show The Circle, contestants compete via a social media app to win $100,000 by outlasting their opponents. The players all live in separate units in the…

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Drew Costley is a reporter, editor, photojournalist, and multimedia journalist who covers the environment, health, science and tech. He’s based in the Bay Area.

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