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No take backs? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] x4740N 56 points 9 months ago (4 children)

This just made me realise the matrix is also an allegory of capitalism

[–] antidote101 28 points 9 months ago

...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.

[–] sealhaslupus 26 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

and also an allegory for transitioning

edit: there’s a reason why the wachowski brothers are no longer brothers

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yep, the matrix is capitalism (a system of control) and getting unplugged is class consciousness.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

I thought matrix was going to school and getting unplugged was graduating.