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Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix explores the technological challenges, religious symbolism & philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Essays by scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators & sf authors provide engaging perspectives. Explored in accessible fashion are issues such as the future of artificial intelligence & virtual reality. The film's symbolism & some glitches are revealed.
What is the Matrix?/Read Mercer Schuchardt
1Was Cypher right? Why we stay in our Matrix/Robin Hanson
2Was Cypher right? The nature of reality & why it matters/Lyle Zynda
Artificial intelligence, science fiction & The Matrix/Robert J. Sawyer
The reality paradox in The Matrix/James Gunn
1The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Dino Felluga
2The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Andrew Gordon
Glitches in The Matrix & how to fix them/Peter B. Lloyd
Buddhism, mythology & The Matrix/James L. Ford
Human freedom & the red pill/Peter J. Boettke
Finding God in The Matrix/Paul Fontana
The human machine merger-are we heading for The Matrix?/Ray Kurzweil
Why the future doesn't need us/Bill Joy
Are we living in The Matrix? The simulation argument/Nick Bostrom
The Matrix glossary

Language: English

Pages: 298

Format: Paperback

Release: March 11, 2003

ISBN 13: 9781932100020

Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in The Matrix

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix explores the technological challenges, religious symbolism & philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Essays by scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators & sf authors provide engaging perspectives. Explored in accessible fashion are issues such as the future of artificial intelligence & virtual reality. The film's symbolism & some glitches are revealed.
What is the Matrix?/Read Mercer Schuchardt
1Was Cypher right? Why we stay in our Matrix/Robin Hanson
2Was Cypher right? The nature of reality & why it matters/Lyle Zynda
Artificial intelligence, science fiction & The Matrix/Robert J. Sawyer
The reality paradox in The Matrix/James Gunn
1The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Dino Felluga
2The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Andrew Gordon
Glitches in The Matrix & how to fix them/Peter B. Lloyd
Buddhism, mythology & The Matrix/James L. Ford
Human freedom & the red pill/Peter J. Boettke
Finding God in The Matrix/Paul Fontana
The human machine merger-are we heading for The Matrix?/Ray Kurzweil
Why the future doesn't need us/Bill Joy
Are we living in The Matrix? The simulation argument/Nick Bostrom
The Matrix glossary

Language: English

Pages: 298

Format: Paperback

Release: March 11, 2003

ISBN 13: 9781932100020

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