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This just made me realise the matrix is also an allegory of capitalism
...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.
and also an allegory for transitioning
edit: there’s a reason why the wachowski brothers are no longer brothers
Wow, I really did not know about that. From your comment I assumed one transitioned, but they both did!
Yep, the matrix is capitalism (a system of control) and getting unplugged is class consciousness.
I thought matrix was going to school and getting unplugged was graduating.