Taking the Red Pill Science, Philosophy and

This thought-provoking examination ofThe Matrixexplores 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 throughoutThe Matrixand a few glitches in the film are revealed. Discussions include "Finding God inThe Matrix," "The Reality Paradox inThe 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.

Glenn Yeffeth is a writer, editor, and columnist. He is the editor of a biography of Joss Whedon and a nonfiction anthology of essays about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Introduction	p. 1
What is the Matrix?	p. 5
Was Cypher Right? (Part I): Why We Stay in Our Matrix	p. 23
Was Cypher Right? (Part II): the Nature of Reality and Why It Matters	p. 33
Artificial Intelligence, Science Fiction, and the Matrix	p. 45
The Reality Paradox in the Matrix	p. 59
The Matrix: Paradigm of Post-Modernism or Intellectual Poseur? (Part I)	p. 71
The Matrix: Paradigm of Post-Modernism or Intellectual Poseur? (Part II)	p. 85
Glitches in the Matrix ... and How to Fix Them	p. 103
Buddhism, Mythology, and the Matrix	p. 125
Human Freedom and the Red Pill	p. 145
Finding God in the Matrix	p. 159
The Human Machine Merger: are We Heading for the Matrix?	p. 185
Why the Future Doesn't Need Us	p. 199
Are We Living in the Matrix? the Simulation Argument	p. 233
The Matrix Glossary	p. 243
Contributors	p. 257
Index	p. 261
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Taking the Red Pill Science, Philosophy and the Religion in the Matrix

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