Living in the Matrix: The Evidence Mounts
I. Introduction
The Matrix, a science fiction action film released in 1999, introduced the concept of a simulated reality to a wide audience. In the film, humanity is unknowingly living in a simulated world, or "Matrix," while their bodies are used as a source of energy by sentient machines. The Matrix has become a cultural phenomenon and has sparked discussions about the possibility that our reality could be a simulated one.