Filmosophy: The Matrix and Philosophy - Part 2

27/12/2021 40 min Temporada 3 Episodio 13

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Episode Synopsis

In this second of a two part session, Usha Sista explores an iconic movie trilogy of our generation, The Matrix. The Matrix juxtaposes and synthesises storytelling, philosophy and cognitive science through the cinematic medium. Usha examines some of the philosophical underpinnings of the trilogy. In this second session, she looks at The Matrix through the lens of contemporary cognitive science and philosophy of mind, such as the brain in the vat argument and simulated reality, free will and freedom.
Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.