I don't believe the Architect said that the Matrix needed to be reset, simply that the anomoly has risen to it's peak and must be dealt with. As he said, the problem is ultimately choice. If you give people choice, whether the illusion of it or not, you must allow for a percentage of them to 'choose' not to remain in the Matrix.
The Matrix 1.0 was perfect, a 'mathematical harmony' with no variables (choice) but was unacceptable for humans. The 'anomoly' as the Architect refers to it isn't Neo himself or Zion (as we see it), but merely the small percentage of those that choose to be free and to free others. Hence, the cities that the free humans created were destroyed everytime due to the threat that it placed on the machines' survival (energy source).
I believe that the images of the previous 'Neo' on the screens wasn't actually Neo himself, merely a representation of his prior incarnations ('The Ones'). In Matrix part one, they refer to the underground cities that used to exist (previous 'Zions' that machines destroyed as per the Archtitect?). As stated at the end by the Oracle when asked if they'll see Neo again; she knows that there will be another incarnation of 'The One' simply due to the fact that 1% will choose not to remain in the Matrix, form underground cities, try to free others, etc. The Architect asks at the end how long she (The Oracle) expects the peace to last, because it will not. The anomoly isn't within the Matrix itself, but a by-product of choice.
I feel this was a great wrap-up of the trilogy, the only thing (that comes to mind) unaswered is how Neo had powers against the machines outside the Matrix; but I'm comfortable not knowing:-)
Exactly. There have been countless ways that people *used* to make money that have gone by the wayside. Things change. You can't try to use the existing industry as an example of how my ideas wouldn't work.
That wasn't my point, I know there are several angles from which my post can be attacked.
I honestly would pay for CDs (granted no where NEAR the cost they are at now) if I knew the majority of the money was going to the artist, not a greedy corporation (read:Pimp). Yes, I know there are some labels that are around that are now doing that, but all the music I have is older anyway; but I thinks it's great. It's a step in the right direction. A composer can hardy do tours, I understand your point, I was referring to the stereotypical *band*.
It all revolves around the pimp, I have too much work to do at the moment, but I think one can kind of get what I'm saying.
I do believe that artists should be paid for their work, but in the form of concerts, etc. (since, then they are actually working).
Why should they sit back and get rich because they made one album that can be freely distributed? They WANTED to make music; every person I have known that are musicians, did it because they love music and want to share it everyone. Most of them were broke off their ass but didn't care. The ones that spent the time and energy to tour did alright, they live comfortably and are quite happy.
This society is so screwed up, I mean think about it: Say a 2-liter of Pepsi is $1.29. I understand they have manufacturing, material, and logistics among other costs. But the part that I can't stand is they have factored the cost of paying Brittany heaven knows how much to be in a SuperBowl commercial or whatever. Once again, how much does it cost for a SuperBowl commercial?? So we're paying to make people rich that we don't care about and have to watch commercials that we DON'T even want to watch in the first place.
I mean are they worried that the 5 people left in the world that weren't aware of Pepsi might drink Coke instead? (blatently stolen from The Onion article).
This applies to nearly everything in this society. We're nickeled and dimed to pay other people to be rich and be slammed with advertisements left and right that we hate. Imagine if a 2-liter of Pepsi was only $0.49 and apply the same principle to virtually every product and service out there. Everyone would have more money, live better lives and not be blasted with brainwashing ads constantly.
I do realize this is a very idealistic view, but it is true. The rich get richer and the poor don't get a damn thing. It's all about greed.
Mod parent up. This was also going to be my response.
If there was a gas station that gave out free gas without windshield washing bins, the convenience store, was filthy and tended to break every now and then; there would always be people willing to deal with the cons than pay. On the other hand, there will be people who will pay for gas, just to feel like there going to a place that makes them happy.
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I don't believe the Architect said that the Matrix needed to be reset, simply that the anomoly has risen to it's peak and must be dealt with. As he said, the problem is ultimately choice. If you give people choice, whether the illusion of it or not, you must allow for a percentage of them to 'choose' not to remain in the Matrix.
The Matrix 1.0 was perfect, a 'mathematical harmony' with no variables (choice) but was unacceptable for humans. The 'anomoly' as the Architect refers to it isn't Neo himself or Zion (as we see it), but merely the small percentage of those that choose to be free and to free others. Hence, the cities that the free humans created were destroyed everytime due to the threat that it placed on the machines' survival (energy source).
I believe that the images of the previous 'Neo' on the screens wasn't actually Neo himself, merely a representation of his prior incarnations ('The Ones'). In Matrix part one, they refer to the underground cities that used to exist (previous 'Zions' that machines destroyed as per the Archtitect?). As stated at the end by the Oracle when asked if they'll see Neo again; she knows that there will be another incarnation of 'The One' simply due to the fact that 1% will choose not to remain in the Matrix, form underground cities, try to free others, etc. The Architect asks at the end how long she (The Oracle) expects the peace to last, because it will not. The anomoly isn't within the Matrix itself, but a by-product of choice.
I feel this was a great wrap-up of the trilogy, the only thing (that comes to mind) unaswered is how Neo had powers against the machines outside the Matrix; but I'm comfortable not knowing
You must not have got the memo.
'software files of instructions' is the official terminology now.
Now we all know the moon isn't made of green cheese.
a sign of a disturbing, yet strangely comforting, trend...
Click the link in my sig..
Are you kidding?!?! Do you know how much POWER it would take for it to heat ANY kind of space?? The batteries would die WAAAY too fast!
.....sorry....
Exactly. We need to turn our focus to cheaper milk and Vodka!
I am very interested in this large chemical that employs you.
Please tell me more.
..until no student ever has to research any topic again?
Just head over to tellmewhatthisthingyisabout.com > Print
Ok, from this day forward there will be NO more domain names.
All Internet usage will be via IP address only.
/sarcasm
Exactly. There have been countless ways that people *used* to make money that have gone by the wayside. Things change. You can't try to use the existing industry as an example of how my ideas wouldn't work.
That wasn't my point, I know there are several angles from which my post can be attacked.
I honestly would pay for CDs (granted no where NEAR the cost they are at now) if I knew the majority of the money was going to the artist, not a greedy corporation (read:Pimp). Yes, I know there are some labels that are around that are now doing that, but all the music I have is older anyway; but I thinks it's great. It's a step in the right direction. A composer can hardy do tours, I understand your point, I was referring to the stereotypical *band*.
It all revolves around the pimp, I have too much work to do at the moment, but I think one can kind of get what I'm saying.
I agree with you 100%
I do believe that artists should be paid for their work, but in the form of concerts, etc. (since, then they are actually working).
Why should they sit back and get rich because they made one album that can be freely distributed? They WANTED to make music; every person I have known that are musicians, did it because they love music and want to share it everyone. Most of them were broke off their ass but didn't care. The ones that spent the time and energy to tour did alright, they live comfortably and are quite happy.
This society is so screwed up, I mean think about it: Say a 2-liter of Pepsi is $1.29. I understand they have manufacturing, material, and logistics among other costs. But the part that I can't stand is they have factored the cost of paying Brittany heaven knows how much to be in a SuperBowl commercial or whatever. Once again, how much does it cost for a SuperBowl commercial?? So we're paying to make people rich that we don't care about and have to watch commercials that we DON'T even want to watch in the first place.
I mean are they worried that the 5 people left in the world that weren't aware of Pepsi might drink Coke instead? (blatently stolen from The Onion article).
This applies to nearly everything in this society. We're nickeled and dimed to pay other people to be rich and be slammed with advertisements left and right that we hate. Imagine if a 2-liter of Pepsi was only $0.49 and apply the same principle to virtually every product and service out there. Everyone would have more money, live better lives and not be blasted with brainwashing ads constantly.
I do realize this is a very idealistic view, but it is true. The rich get richer and the poor don't get a damn thing. It's all about greed.
/rant
Great. Now I have to come up with a new sig :)
SELECT RFID FROM tLibrary WHERE Gender = 'Female' AND Married = 0 AND BookCat = 'RomanceNovels'
Address = GetGPSLoc(RFID)
"Well hello there, lonely lady. My name is Quagmire. He Heh, Alllll right!"
I was in a rush earlier; didn't really think about what I wrote.
:-)
You are correct, my analogy was horribly inaccurate
Mod parent up. This was also going to be my response.
If there was a gas station that gave out free gas without windshield washing bins, the convenience store, was filthy and tended to break every now and then; there would always be people willing to deal with the cons than pay. On the other hand, there will be people who will pay for gas, just to feel like there going to a place that makes them happy.
I love how they play it off like: "Fine, ya big babies, we'll turn it off for a little bit; just to shut you up."
They're such a bunch of jackasses! It's like spitting in our faces for THEIR wrong-doing.
You better take your shoes off or your socks are gonna blow right through 'em!
They apparently used computers (?!?!) to design and test it!!
The article explains in depth how these new-fangled calculators on steroids can be used to model and analyze things that don't even exist!
....touche.
It's NOT news. This is "Stuff that matters."
Post a vid of this bad-boy pointed at ten pins.
Now THAT'S entertainment!
Heh, Oh how I wish *I'd* thought of that...
Yeah, it amazing what memes can get ya these days.....
"...makeup artists, and cOstUmers."
Over the past 15 minutes it's been up and down. Getting the Try Again page (after 15 seconds) or cannot find server.
Go scripts!!