The matrix may be the hold that this so called free America (first world country) has on its population. It may or may not begin with the government, its not limited to the government. In the society of the matrix(movie) it is their ambition that brought them to create this artificial intelligence that led to their downfall, maybe we aren't far from it. In this capitalistic society we are driven by greed and quick gratification and this may be our fall into the Matrix if we are not already in it.

The matrix isn't necessarily about technology's hold on our modern society but technology may be a way of facilitating this matrix. I believe the matrix is more about a state of mind where a person is willingly ignorant or desires to be ignorant to their reality. I think of Cypher who betrays Morpheus and his group because he couldn't handle the harsh reality he faced and chose a promise for a life in ignorance that the matrix would provide for him. Mabye this whole blue and red pill concept isn't a one time deal, mabye this pill is something that we choose to take on a daily basis in our lives. Those who control the matrix are those who can provide the society with there daily hit of blue pill if you will. So who are our Morpheus's ? Are they our college professors ? mabye our religious figures either way you cannot find out who they are if you don't have the will to look and question your environment in search for these answers like Neo did.

ABout me

Hi my name is Mario Hernandez Im 22 years old, I came to the New York City at the age of one. I was discharged from the Army under honerable conditions after completing my active duty time. I served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 3rd infantry division/3rd brigade for fifteen months.Being in Iraq was a whole mess of feelings and experiences for myself. It was the hardest and most challenging time in my life to date but overall I value it as a great experience and I do not regret it. Given the choice I would do it over again because I met some of the greatest human beings this nation has to offer.Im majoring in liberal arts to get my gpa up to get into the Rn program. Its a great feeling to be back in a civilian classroom enviroment and have basic freedoms ii had taken for granted. I find myself having mixed feelings because I miss my buddies in the military and returning to New york city wasn't as grand because people I knew are either gone or are no longer the same person. Its a new beggining for me in a sense.

Interests

1) Politics: enjoy playing devils advocate and debating policies.
2) Religion: learning about peoples beliefs, traditions and perspectives on why we are here and where are we going.
3) Science: Evolution vs Creation, I will not blindly accept either sides theories.
4) Sports a good ole game of baseball is quite relaxing, I also enjoy running for no particular reason.
5) Computer gaming: Im not a huge fan at all of computer gaming or gaming in general but I love playing Counter Strike and a good ole blocky graphics game of Super Mario 3 !!
6) History: learning about the past helps us predict and avoid the future.

hey

well whats up =] what is there to say.... this is my first semester in college im 22 years old. I enjoy all kinds of music except pop but ocassionaly i find myself getting some of it stuck to my head. Im looking forward to a new beggining and a great college experience.