In your own words, explain what idea/concept you think the Directors (the Wachowskis) were trying to express by using a quick cut highlight of the book in this scene? In other words, how does Baudrillard’s book add to or help develop the story line?

Ancient philosophers

To explore connections between ancient and contemporary philosophy/philosophers. Your responses must be at least 200 words all together. Put a word count at the end of your post or you will lose 5 points.

DIRECTIONS

1. 1. Spend a little time researching connections (Links to an external site.) between Jean Baudrillard’s book Simulacra and Simulation and the 1999 film The Matrix. Baudrillard’s book was used in a scene in the film.

• If you are unfamiliar with The Matrix (the original 1999 film), look up some reviews so you understand the plot and characters.
• In your own words, explain what idea/concept you think the Directors (the Wachowskis) were trying to express by using a quick cut highlight of the book in this scene? In other words, how does Baudrillard’s book add to or help develop the story line?
• Is Baudrillard’s basic idea of reality/hyper reality in any way different from Plato’s Allegory of the Cave?
• Jean Baudrillard died in 2007 (Links to an external site.)