The plot of "The Matrix" clearly makes many references to one of the greatest works of philosopy ever -- Plato's _Republic_, specifically the allegory of the cave.
So I guess that the plot of The Matrix postulates not that the philosophers should be kings, but rather that hackers should be kings....
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Well, since you brought this up....
The plot of "The Matrix" clearly makes many references to one of the greatest works of philosopy ever -- Plato's _Republic_, specifically the allegory of the cave.
So I guess that the plot of The Matrix postulates not that the philosophers should be kings, but rather that hackers should be kings....