• x4740N@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    This just made me realise the matrix is also an allegory of capitalism

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      11 months ago

      …as well as for whether you’d choose to know harsh realities over comforting dreams. Capitalism has a few choices and perspectives in this regard.

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      11 months ago

      and also an allegory for transitioning

      edit: there’s a reason why the wachowski brothers are no longer brothers

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      11 months ago

      Yep, the matrix is capitalism (a system of control) and getting unplugged is class consciousness.