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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Glenn Yeffeth , David GerroldPublisher: BenBella Books Imprint: BenBella Books Edition: First Trade Paper Edition Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.335kg ISBN: 9781932100020ISBN 10: 1932100024 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 11 March 2003 Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGlenn Yeffeth is a writer, editor, and columnist. He is the editor of a biography of Joss Whedon and a nonfiction anthology of essays about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He lives in Dallas, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |