'Faith in political action is dead; it is technology that expresses the dream of a transformed world'
Discusses the social relevance of the motion pictures 'The Matrix' and 'The Matrix Reloaded.' Depiction of humanity in these films; Use of technology in addressing social problems such as hunger and crime; Appeal of virtual reality; Suggestion that the affluent people of the world prefer a virtual r...
| Published in: | New Statesman Vol. 132; no. 4643; pp. 23 - 26 |
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New Statesman Ltd.
6/23/2003
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