I rediscovered the Matrix trilogy this weekend when I accidentally stumbled across two interesting documentaries on the series.

The first entitled “Returning to the Source - Philosophy and the Matrix” is an extremely interesting exploration of the many philosophical underpinnings contained within the trilogy. This documentary features interviews with numerous academics working in the fields of religion, philosophy and psychology, including interviews with one of my favorites Ken Wilber. Towards the end of this documentary there’s even a connection made between concepts presented in the matrix and the Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah.

 

The second documentary entitled “The Roots of the Matrix” looks at how real world technologies such as artificial intelligence and computers are moving towards the ability to create an artificial world much like the one presented in the trilogy as the “ Matrix”.

 

Overall both are very interesting and worth checking out if you have the time.

Oh and as an added bonus I stumbled across a near DVD quality online version of the first film which can be found here. I’ve no idea how long it will be up and running so if you’re interested in checking it out, I recommend doing it sooner rather than later.

Be well

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