| Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and the Religion in the Matrix Contributor(s): Yeffeth, Glenn (Editor), Gerrold, David (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1932100024 ISBN-13: 9781932100020 Publisher: Smart Pop OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2003 Annotation: ** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - Guides & Reviews - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.437 |
| LCCN: 2002154550 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.04" W x 9.14" (0.85 lbs) 288 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |