Taking the Red Pill: Science, Philosophy and Religion in “The Matrix”

How many layers of meaning lie in The Matrix? ‘More than you will ever know.’ – The Wachowski brothers (writers and directors of The Matrix) Taking the Red Pill is a thought-provoking, mind-expanding thrill ride through The Matrix, one of the most successful movies of all time, examining the technological challenges, religious symbolism and philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Renowned scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators and science fiction authors provide engaging and provocative perspectives. Taking the Red Pill will change how you view The Matrix – and the world around you. ‘Taking the Red Pill [.] offers exciting and daring new readings of this blockbuster.’ – Dr Michael Eberle-Sinatra, founding editor of the e-journal Romanticism on the Net and editor of Mary Shelley’s Fictions: From Frankenstein to Falkner.