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Originally posted by SecretMethod70
Anyway, to apply it to Matrix, I'd say the obvious point that Neo is in the role of the philosopher, taking people out of the cave.
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Or the role of the sociologist
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The relevant works of both Baudrillard (Simulacra) and Marcuse (Repressive Desublimation) are in
Social Theory: The Multicultural and Classic Readings ed. Charles Lemert, pages 481 and 433, respectively (now you don't have to read their whole books
). As a bonus Cornel West is also in the book (did you guys spot him in the film?).
Of course, you could also take a trip to Disneyland...