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In the movie The Matrix, when Neo chooses the red pill to leave the virtual world and enter the real world, it’s a pivotal moment in his life. This article compares the pros and cons of virtual and real worlds, and discusses how virtual worlds may not be just an illusion, but another form of truth.   “Do you want the red pill or the blue pill?” is the moment when Neo leaves the Matrix...

Considering the choice between virtual reality and reality given in the movie The Matrix1, this course explores whether living in virtual reality can preserve human free will and reality. It addresses the conflict between sensory control in the virtual world and authentic existence in the real world, and discusses the importance of intrinsic choice.   The world of the movie The Matrix 1 is...