[unspun]

Good points. One may even find in an intellectually honest, honestly objective pursuit of truth, that it has been there all along in history. Now wouldn't that be nice?

BTW, as to choice and knowledge, "The Oracle" in Matrix-2 told "Neo" that knowledge is only gained by the choices we make. Postmodernist moviola hoakiness aside, I think this is a very good point.

[unspun]

...a good point, once basic perceptions are made. And of course one has to choose whether or not to believe them, too, more importantly choose how to regard them.

[cornelis]

I thought the first Matrix film was a blatant recusal of beauty.