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Dystopianic Themes In The Matrix

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Between two worlds, one virtual and one unfathomable reality, humans must fight with technology. Although released in 1999, presenting several unique ideas of a dystopian future, the Matrix’s crazy ideas are becoming more relevant. The Wachowski sisters, Lana and Lily directed the Matrix with clear themes of the relationship between humans and technology. In regards to the relationship between humans and technology, The Matrix suggests that humans are losing control over technology, electronics are demonstrating human qualities, and that the consequences of relying on technology is becoming greater.

The main conflict in the Matrix is the battle between machines and humans. Although not quite as extreme yet, a future in which we have completely

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