The 4 Choices of Morpheus and what it teaches about human psychology
An iconic scene from an iconic movie. Two men sitting face to face in a abandoned hotel. Each one on a red leather, luxurious Chesterfield-style armchair. A ridiculously small coffee table between them. The scene is dimly lit and outside a storm is raging.
The move Morpheus speaks and the more Neo leans forward. Enthralled by the story, by the mystery being revealed.
Morpheus leans forward, extending his hands:
"This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more."
Slowly he opens each hand, revealing the translucent pills.
Take the blue pill an stay as you are, take the red pill and attain gnosis. Knowledge of the true reality of things. The deal is irresistible.
However, as there seem to be only two choices. In reality there are 4: take the blue pill, take the right pill, take both pills and take none.
The last two did not occur to Neo, as they did not occur to the audience. The scene, the monologue is perfectly crafted. With his words and delivery Morpheus created a box for Neo's mind and the audience. A limited set of reality in which to think.
We will never know what would you have happened if Neo had just walked away.
Morpheus was selling the red pill, and he executed the prefect sell.
Thinking outside of the box often means refusing to get boxed-in in the first place.
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The 4 Choices of Morpheus and what it teaches about human psychology
An iconic scene from an iconic movie. Two men sitting face to face on a abandoned hotel. Each one on a red leather, luxurious Chesterfield-style armchair. A ridiculously small coffee table between them. The scene is dimly lit and outside a storm is raging.
The more more Morpheus speaks and the more Neo leans forward. Enthralled by the story, by the mystery being revealed.
Morpheus leans forward, extending his hands:
"This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more."
Slowly he opens each hand, revealing the translucent pills.
Take the blue pill an stay as you are, take the red pill and attain gnosis. Knowledge of the true reality of things. The deal is irresistible.
However, as there seem to be only two choices. In reality there are 4: take the blue pill, take the right pill, take both pills and take none.
The last two did not occur to Neo, as they did not occur to the audience. The scene, the monologue is perfectly crafted. With his words and delivery Morpheus created a box for Neo's mind and the audience. A limited set of reality in which to think.
We will never know what would you have happened if Neo had just walked away.
Morpheus was selling the red pill, and he executed the prefect sell.
Thinking outside of the box often means refusing to get boxed-in in the first place.
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The 4 Choices of Morpheus and it teaches about human psychology
An iconic scene from an iconic movie. Two men sitting face to face on a abandoned hotel. Each one on a red leather, luxurious Chesterfield-style armchair. A ridiculously small coffee table between them. The scene is dimly lit and outside a storm is raging.
The more more Morpheus speaks and the more Neo leans forward. Enthralled by the story, by the mystery being revealed.
Morpheus leans forward, extending his hands:
"This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill—the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more."
Slowly he opens each hand, revealing the translucent pills.
Take the blue pill an stay as you are, take the red pill and attain gnosis. Knowledge of the true reality of things. The deal is irresistible.
However, as there seem to be only two choices. In reality there are 4: take the blue pill, take the right pill, take both pills and take none.
The last two did not occur to Neo, as they did not occur to the audience. The scene, the monologue is perfectly crafted. With his words and delivery Morpheus created a box for Neo's mind and the audience. A limited set of reality in which to think.
We will never know what would you have happened if Neo had just walked away.
Morpheus was selling the red pill, and he executed the prefect sell.
Thinking outside of the box often means refusing to get boxed-in in the first place.
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