The Matrix Was Intended to Be a Trans Story, Says Lilly Wachowski

I know I'm late to this discussion and nobody will see this, but, the Matrix is very clearly an exploration of the philosophy of Jean Baudrillard...

Simulacra and Simulation (French: Simulacres et Simulation) is a 1981 philosophical treatise by the sociologist Jean Baudrillard, in which the author seeks to examine the relationships between reality, symbols, and society, in particular the significations and symbolism of culture and media involved in constructing an understanding of shared existence.

Simulacra are copies that depict things that either had no original, or that no longer have an original.[1] Simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simulacra_and_Simulation

Neo even handles a copy in the first film: https://unfoldlearning.net/2016/09/11/beyond-modern-educatio...

Is this then a metaphor for being trans? That's awfully circuitous.

Just like in real life, the post transition sequels are disappointing.

This seems a little retconned, kind of like how J.K. Rowling says that Hermione was black and such.

There should be a law, sequels should come within 2-3 years. Cartoons were way better, so many episodes. Cartoon to movies taking too much time. Now Matrix it's long time for a sequel.

Fascinating article. Both the creator and the audience can have their own interpretations of the same story. I think Lilly’s is pretty easily defensible and makes a lot of sense.