9 Creepy Glitch in the Matrix Stories That Will Make You Doubt the Reality

The Matrix movies are cult classics of the sci-fi genre, but they also posed thought-provoking and provocative questions about the nature of reality and our ability to recognise a phenomenon referred to as a 'matrix glitch'. In case you've been living under a rock, here's a quick run-down of the…

The Intriguing Holographic Universe Theory and Its Roots in Ancient Philosophy

The idea of a holographic universe is a relatively new scientific theory. It suggests a whole new way of perceiving the universe. However, the concept of the holographic nature of our universe and the questioning of our physical reality have been incited by and explored by humans for thousands of years.…

The Nature of Reality and 4 Experiments That Show Reality Is an Illusion

As a species, the human race has evolved to the point where we ask ourselves fundamental questions to help make sense of our existence. One such question is, What is the nature of reality? If I asked you to explain what reality is, you might respond by saying that it…

Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: the Eye-Opening Ancient Version of the ‘Matrix’

Plato's allegory of the cave is quite vivid and serves as an important example. This is what this eye-opening allegory can teach us today. But before we discuss Plato's allegory of the cave, let's talk about this great philosopher first. Plato (Greek: Πλάτων, 427. BC. - 347. BC.) was a Greek…

What If We Live in a Matrix and Reality Is a Computer Program?

Patterns and coincidences occur around us every day. We notice them in things like the flower of life and the golden ratio. Numbers and sequences are found all over in life, and mathematics is considered the only consistent global language, because, as engineers will all say, the numbers never lie.…