Philosophy, Reality and The Matrix

securitas writes "The NYT discusses The Matrix as a reflection of American society, the 'war on terror', political allegory and the impact of The Matrix on contemporary philosophy. NPR provides streaming audio conversations with Matrix thinkers, including Jake Horsley, author of 'Matrix Warrior: Being the One'; Prof. Frances Flannery Dailey on violence in the Matrix; and Prof. Greg Garrett, co-author of 'The Gospels Reloaded' and why he doesn't like the kind of hero that Neo has become. Finally, the CSM follows up its The Gospel According to Neo with an online chat transcript with Josh Burek, the author of the essay." As if that's not enough Matrix Philosophy, Here's more and Still more. And just a warning, clicking on any of those links might spoil the movie for you.

Comments

Re:Geez...

[Anonymous Coward]

Yes? And you now have people around the world answering census questions on religion with "Jedi." What I want to know is how many are registering at "Sith." Those people could be dangerous.

Re:This is going to be instantly moded down

[Anonymous Coward]

M-HM! Don't you try that brainwashing stuff on me you AGENT, I know what's real!
trms

Re:Geez...

[Rick.C]

I'm too young to remember, but was there this much philosophy applied to Star Wars when it debuted in '77?

Yes, and it worked pretty well, too. Until Spaceballs came out, that is.

Re:Is Matrix replacing Star Wars?

[Lord Sauron]

Actually I came to a conclusion:

Neo is Trinity's twin brother and their dad is Agent Smith.

Reading too much in?

[bigdavex]

From linked article:

Neo and Trinity are shown making love beneath an arch. In religious iconography, being shown beneath an arch is a traditional sign of divinity.

An arch is also a way of keeping the ceiling from falling on your head.