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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherBenBella Books
ISBN-139781932100020
eBay Product ID (ePID)108430484
Product Key Features
Book TitleTaking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and the Religion in the Matrix
AuthorGlenn Yeffeth
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
Number of Pages288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height229mm
Item Width152mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
EditorGlenn Yeffeth