Limitations In The Film The Matrix

“The only limits that exist are the ones in your own mind” (Anonymous). Although this statement may be true, the limitations set by others influence our decisions. As the expectations and pressures set by others direct our thoughts and actions we begin to accept them as our own. Neo, one of the dominant characters in the film, The Matrix, is found placed outside of his normal society where learns the truth and gains control over his perception. As it is discovered throughout the film the limitations of an individual are limitless, as the individual grows so will their limitations. In The Matrix written by the Wachowski brothers, the audience should become aware of the role limitations play in shaping a society as it affects the way in which
Thomas A. Anderson, or Neo as he prefers, works as a computer programmer, in the Matrix. However, as he discovers the “real world”, the identity of “the One” is thrust upon him. Following Neo’s entry into the “real world,” he is introduced to the variety of simulations the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar is in possession of. Morpheus, the leader of the ongoing operation, explains the details of the Matrix while in a simulation of the Matrix simulation. In the simulation, Neo is placed in a busy complex, as Morpheus is explaining the various aspects of the Matrix. A beautiful woman in a red dress causes Neo’s attention to shift, as Neo’s attention is drawn away, Morpheus asks, “are you listening to me Neo?” (Morpheus). Before Neo can react, an agent has a gun to his head, at this point, Morpheus pauses the simulation. This demonstrates how the limitations a society imposes on its members continuously determine how their world is perceived. The Matrix simulation restrains the well-rounded thoughts and opinions of the people and enhances their shallow, unintelligent thoughts and feelings. They do this to the exploit the single-minded nature of humans, as to maintain control, and prevent them from learning the truth. Through this, the populations within the Matrix are solely dependent upon the artificial intelligence controlling the simulation. The effect limitations of a society have
Neo is thrust outside is his mundane lifestyle to realize the spectacular nature of their reality. As Neo learns more of the “real world” his abilities allow him to adapt and overcome his previous limitations. Similarly to Neo, individuals in contemporary society are faced with their limitations daily, as they continue to work through, and stretch their limits they will always be presented with new, and ever-changing limitations. As the nature of limitations is to challenge us, we must reevaluate ourselves and actively, independently challenge our limitations in