Thoughts on the Matrix

I really liked the video we watched on the Matrix. Who knew that it ran that deep into philosophical undertones? I’ve been thinking about the idea that everything is as it is only because we let it be, I feel like that was a point which was made in the video. For instance, in the movie, people let the matrix control them because it is a false world and they don’t know any better. And so, Neo can go beyond that world and discover this whole new perspective where he is in complete control of his body and can make it do whatever he wants as long as he wills it, there are no inhibitions like there are in the matrix. I wondered if there was a way in which we could apply this concept to our lives. I think the best way to do so is to grasp what life really is and in what ways we are controlled by various factors. Also, we should probably question things more than we do, and we shouldn’t set limits for ourselves because who knows what we are really capable of? The only danger with a matrix-like view of the world is detachment. I think if we see ourselves as being outside of the normal realm of people we will lose touch with those around us and possibly become numb in a way. There should be a way to tap into the higher sense of being while still appreciating the world around us. That would definitely require a sort of self-mastery, but I think such a life would be very fulfilling.