The differences are more overwhelming, including that our Real Matrix emerged through abiogenesis and evolution processes without intention nor direction (i.e., no sentient machines), and that there is no escape through taking a Red Pill.
Welcome to Our Real Matrix proves all this using accepted science taken to its logical conclusion. It then explores the consequences of this truth and the possible paths for how and why to live this life, including the philosophies of Stoicism, Buddhism, and Existentialism. Finally, it introduces a community, the Purplepills Society, that has been established to continue the scientific and philosophical discussion.
A few years ago, I was working my way through some popular books on evolutionary biology, genetics, and other topics. Somewhere in there, I re-watched the movie, The Matrix. During the movie, I had an epiphany that led to the creation of this book.
Fortunately, I have spent my business career being the intermediary between Fortune 500 clients with complex business challenges and software providers with potential technology solutions. With degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a background in economics, systems analysis, and transformation consulting, I have been able to apply my analytical, writing, and presentation skills in the development of Welcome to Our Real Matrix.