Philosophy of the Matrix

Philosophy of the Matrix

Great philosophers originated thousands of years ago. Then, their theories changed the thought process of many. Today, these philosophers and their theories are still influencing life, even in the media. The Matrix is a perfect model of theories by Descartes, Plato, Socrates, many other philosophers.

Computer hacker, Neo, has lived a relatively normal life until he is contacted by the mystifying Morpheus, who leads him into the real world. In reality, it is 200 years later, and the world has been laid waste and taken over by advanced artificial intelligence machines. The computers have created a false version of 20th century life, known as the "Matrix," to keep the humans satisfied. Neo, pursued constantly by "Agents," computers who take on human form and infiltrate the Matrix, is believed to be "The One" who will lead the humans to overthrow the machines and reclaim the Earth.

Elements of philosophy are heavily present in "The Matrix." Other central themes include the