jose pena- The matrix (blog 6)

(in the order of things to think about)


Upon watching the matrix (for like the fifth time) i noticed some things i didnt before (mainly because i was actually looking for something to notice). throughout the film we are told the matrix is a dream world, an illusion created by machines in which the mind lives accordingly. every fantasy we feel is actually lived out in the matrix. i noticed that everybody had a sense of fashion even the main characters, almost everyone looked presentable, women were good looking (the woman in the red dress) dressed up, and in shape (i dont ever recall seeing one fat person minus the oracle who was more average at best). so in that sense i suppose you could say the body is important in the matrix as they appeal to the standards our society believes in. Race played a big role in the movie as well the whole world seemed to be full of white people the cops, neos co-workers, the agents no other ethnicity in sight as far as i saw (minus the oracle and morpheus). and they were portrayed as wise saviors, im sure there are reasons for this but im not sure what they're referencing, other than the fact that it truely was a "white man's" world.

As i answered in my other blog if given the option to take the red or blue pill i would take the red pill. Simply because this world is bullshit and im tired of lies, i've lived for twenty years and im still not sure what to believe in. It's like George carlin said "It's nothing but a big stroke job in this country. The government strokes you every day of your life. Religion never stops stroking you. Big business gives you a good stroke. And it's one big, transcontinental, cross-country, red, white and blue stroke job... Do you know what the national emblem for this country ought to be? Forget that bald eagle. The national emblem of this country ought to be Uncle Sam standing naked at attention saluting, and seated on a chair next to him, the Statue of Liberty jerking him off. That would be a good symbol for the United Strokes of America".

I feel that things are too convenient its sort of suspicious,and it feels like theres alot missing. living in a world of truth even if it's an ugly truth would give me a new perspective, save me time and unecessary effort, and grant me the clarity im searching for. The convenience i mentioned earlier relates to the technology we use. Dont get me wrong it's amazing but i feel people are losing themselves in all these distractions and its all to keep us happy and we're becoming very dependent on it , so when it comes down to our relationship with technology in one word i can describe it as "dangerous". One thing technology and humans have in common is that in a way we are both dependent on each other. As mentioned in the matrix the machines needed an alternative source of energy (humans), in todays day and age technology just needs us to use it, so that we can enjoy it review it and constantly upgrade...