Episode 2 – The “Matrix” Is Closer Than You Think

29/08/2025 36 min Episodio 4
Episode 2 – The “Matrix” Is Closer Than You Think

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Episode 2 – The “Matrix” Is Closer Than You Think
We all know the Matrix — or at least, we think we do. But what if it isn’t robots and green code? What if it’s the everyday patterns you don’t even realize you’re stuck in?
In this episode, I explore the “real” Matrix: the invisible net of routines, expectations, and autopilot thinking that can quietly swallow whole years of your life. I share the story of the first time I realized I was trapped in it, how Taoist practice gave me the tools to see it clearly, and why noticing is the first step toward freedom.
You don’t have to quit your job, burn your belongings, or run off to the mountains to escape. You just need to start paying attention. Awareness itself is rebellion.
Highlights from this episode:


The everyday routines that reveal you’re living on autopilot.


My personal “wake-up” moment at a job I didn’t even like.


The Taoist perspective on seeing patterns without judgment.


Practical “Matrix tests” you can try this week.


Why small choices add up to real freedom.