Only when you step of of the matrix do you realise you were once in one.I once lived in a matrix world, did the 9-5, bought material goods, followed traditions, watched tv etc..
"The matrix is everwhere, here in this room, outside on the streets, on your television sets, it is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
The truth that you are a slave like everyone else, born unto bondage of the matrix, a prison you can not smell, taste or touch, a prison for your mind."... Morpheus to Neo.
That sums up THE MATRIX, which I beleive is a metahore for THE SYSTEM, The Monetary/Capitalist System, many symbols and themes run parallel..
If you want out of the matrix you must understand how the World Bank and the IMF create money out of thin air, then find exuses (like looking for Bin-Laden) to invade innocent countries (currently Afghanistan) for resources, while purposely destroying the country so the US then give them loans (money created from nothing by the WB & IMF), to build the country back up, they send in US construction companies to build it back up and charge massive amounts of interest on the money the US lent to them... its a win win win for the US and this is how the US remain an international powerhouse.
Nationally they have to control the population and it's not difficult with propaganda. See Edward Bernays.. Capping education, promoting religion & a stream of entertainment etc... It all keeps a nation sedate and stupid.. Actually just watch this movie below and you'll no longer be in the matrix.
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