This thought-provoking examination of The Matrix explores the technological challenges, religious symbolism & philosophical dilemmas the film presents. Essays by scientists, technologists, philosophers, scholars, social commentators & sf authors provide engaging perspectives. Explored in accessible fashion are issues such as the future of artificial intelligence & virtual reality. The film's symbolism & some glitches are revealed. What is the Matrix?/Read Mercer Schuchardt 1Was Cypher right? Why we stay in our Matrix/Robin Hanson 2Was Cypher right? The nature of reality & why it matters/Lyle Zynda Artificial intelligence, science fiction & The Matrix/Robert J. Sawyer The reality paradox in The Matrix/James Gunn 1The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Dino Felluga 2The Matrix: paradigm of post-moderninsm or intellectual poseur/Andrew Gordon Glitches in The Matrix & how to fix them/Peter B. Lloyd Buddhism, mythology & The Matrix/James L. Ford Human freedom & the red pill/Peter J. Boettke Finding God in The Matrix/Paul Fontana The human machine merger-are we heading for The Matrix?/Ray Kurzweil Why the future doesn't need us/Bill Joy Are we living in The Matrix? The simulation argument/Nick Bostrom The Matrix glossary