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[-] x4740N@lemmy.world 63 points 1 year ago

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

[-] antidote101@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year 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.

[-] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 year ago

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

[-] ExLisper@linux.community 4 points 1 year ago

I thought matrix was going to school and getting unplugged was graduating.

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