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The Science of the Matrix

Posted by michael on from the contradiction-in-terms dept.

KamehamehaWarrior writes "Peter B. Lloyd, author of Taking The Red Pill: Science, Philosophy, and Religion in The Matrix, believes that many of the plot developments in "The Matrix" that seem to contradict the laws of physics, biology, etc. can actually be explained with a closer look at the science. He addresses issues such as "Can humans really be an energy source? How does the Matrix know what fried chicken taste like? Why do the rebels have to enter and exit the Matrix via a telephone system (that doesn't actually exist)?""

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  1. Re:It's all good! by NanoGator · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Why do I have a feeling I was modded down by somebody who went to the movie wearing sunglasses and a thrift store trench coat?

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    "Derp de derp."
  2. Re:But, does the article explain.... by master_p · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Amen, brother!!! The Matrix is one of the most overrated films ever. The effects are good and the plot is interesting to watch once. But The Matrix does not belong in the pantheon of movies. It is not a 'citizen Cane', not even 'Indiana Jones' or 'Star Wars'.

    Another overrated movie is the Lord of the Rings, but that's another discussion already.

    Don't believe the hype!!!

    (...hoping that the slashdot moderators do more than confirm stereotypes this time...)

  3. Re:It's all good! by weakethics · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I was 10 when Star Wars came out. It was the most awesome movie, and probably the most fun event of my life up to that point.
    But, frankly, it doesn't hold up too well. The first movie, maybe. They have been increasingly crappy ever since. The Matrix, arguably, is not as good as that first movie; it kicks ass on all the rest.
    The arguments around here that the story in the Matrix is not ground-breaking or original enough are laughable. Like Star Wars is anything but a mish-mash of popular culture memes and ancient myths.
    I like the first Star Wars movie a lot. I like the Matrix a lot. But give me a break, they're just movies. Some people will like them, so people won't. It's OK if someone has a different opinion than you.
    Breathe.

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    "I like to play with things a while... before annihilation!" Ming the Merciless
  4. Break. Me. Give. by blair1q · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The Matrix is a piece of crap.

    It has no theme and no continuity.

    You could find in it justification for defining the Big Bang as the combination of two grease molecules in a stain on a Jack in the Box bag.

    Don't mod this as flamebait. The article was flamebait.