What If?: The Matrix Was Our System

The concept of a "system" and other aspects of postmodernism have been heavily stressed during class, while watching The Matrix and while reading Heart of Darkness. Well, what if we were all actually in the matrix? What if everything we know is an illusion? A mirage. A chimera. Perhaps, we are not being harvested for our energy after a brutal war with robots but, for some other reason the human population is unknowingly being held captive in a matrix. Is this a bad thing. Well, in my opinion, if you realize that you are in the matrix, then yes it is. You can not help but wonder if "Tasty Wheat" actually tastes like chicken. Your sensations and experiences in the matrix are probably different than in the real world. However, in The Matrix, the real world was a barren, cold and terrible place. Neo is able to escape from the matrix, and attempts to liberate the human race. If he is successful (in later movies), he is bringing the population into a world of gloom and desolation. Most likely the surface world would return to a habitable state but not in his lifetime. Cypher understandably chooses a comfortable life in the matrix. Ultimately, this is a choice between your "happiness" and chance at a quality life in the real world for future generations. If I were in his place, I might choose to remain in the matrix. I like my life right now and my place in the system. However, I am currently unaware of any such matrix and lack an opportunity to free humankind. So, fortunately, I don't have to make that decision.