Is knowing the truth really the answer to total happiness, freedom, and unlimited possibility for the human race? On one hand, there is the matrix, which provides a world of different sceneries, cultures, traditions, and occupations for human life to partake in. On the other, there is the truth of the real world, in which every one should have the opportunity to experience. The whole movie is based on Morpheus’ train of thought. He believes …showed first 75 words of 1196 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1196 total…and threatening to mankind. As Cypher says, “Ignorance is bliss,” he follows up by wishing to be someone famous and rich. The matrix already does provide that opportunity of the optimal lifestyle, but we don’t know if the truth can even compare. The problems of environment reduction, loss of variety, and chaotic intertwining of different countries are far too great and unappealing to risk losing the broad and unique world we already live in.