num_pages: 298
description: This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix explores the technological challenges, religious symbolism &amp; philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Essays by scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators &amp; sf authors provide engaging perspectives. Explored in accessible fashion are issues such as the future of artificial intelligence &amp; virtual reality. The film's symbolism &amp; some glitches are revealed.What is the Matrix?/Read Mercer Schuchardt1Was Cypher right? Why we stay in our Matrix/Robin Hanson2Was Cypher right? The nature of reality &amp; why it matters/Lyle ZyndaArtificial intelligence, science fiction &amp; The Matrix/Robert J. SawyerThe reality paradox in The Matrix/James Gunn1The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Dino Felluga2The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Andrew GordonGlitches in The Matrix &amp; how to fix them/Peter B. LloydBuddhism, mythology &amp; The Matrix/James L. FordHuman freedom &amp; the red pill/Peter J. BoettkeFinding God in The Matrix/Paul FontanaThe human machine merger-are we heading for The Matrix?/Ray KurzweilWhy the future doesn't need us/Bill JoyAre we living in The Matrix? The simulation argument/Nick BostromThe Matrix glossary
language: English
title: Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix
titlecomplete: Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix
genres: Pop Culture, Religion, Politics, Philosophy, Film, Science, Cyberpunk, Media Tie In, Anthologies, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 546
series: Smart Pop
publisher: Benbella Books