This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix explores the technological challenges, religious symbolism, and philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Essays by renowned scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators, and science fiction authors provide engaging and provocative perspectives. Explored in a highly accessible fashion are issues such as the future of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. The symbolism hidden throughout The Matrix and a few glitches in the film are revealed. Discussions include "Finding God in The Matrix," "The Reality Paradox in The Matrix," and "Was Cypher Right?: Why We Stay in Our Matrix." The fascinating issues posed by the film are handled in an intelligent but nonacademic fashion.

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Format: Trade Paperback
Author: Yeffeth, Glenn
ISBN: 9781932100020
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 9.14 x 0.60
Number Of Pages: 280
Publication Year: 2003

Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and the Religion in the Matrix

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