Random Matrix Fan Theories That Will Have You Saying 'Whoa' (14 items)

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  (#4) The Real World Was Just Another Level Of The Matrix

  This theory, which became well known following the release of The Matrix Reloaded, argues the real world shown in the movies is another level of the computer simulation from which characters like Morpheus were allegedly freed. The red pill taken by those wishing to leave the Matrix doesn't cause them to be physically ejected from the system, but instead takes them a new destination the machines control. This gives the illusion of having escaped. It's called the "Matrix within a Matrix" theory. 

  The theory accounts for a number of logic discrepancies in the series, such as Neo using some of his powers outside the Matrix, and Agent Smith being able to control Bane after he left the Matrix. 
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  (#3) The Machines Are Using Humans For Computing Power Rather Than Sheer Energy

  One of the main problems many people had with the Matrix trilogy was the central claim that machines enslaved humans so they could use their bodies as a form of energy. Not only would hyper-intelligent machines be able to get other sources of energy without needing to build a huge simulated world; human bodies would be an ineffective way to get power.

  Redditor hungrybackpack suggests machines may be using humans more as organic computers to provide processing power. Each human would act as a biological CPU that could then be used to by the machines, with the simulation acting as a sort of interface.
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  (#6) Agent Smith Is The One

  Much of the plot of The Matrix deals with whether Neo is the One. While he is certainly capable of exceptional feats and meets the criteria of a prophecy, many have noticed that a number of his traits are shared by Agent Smith.

  Consider this - Smith was born in the Matrix when Neo tried to destroy him, which makes Neo his creator in his second, more powerful iteration, which is intrinsic to the system, and can manipulate it at will. As the prophecy says:

  "When the Matrix was first built, there was a man born inside who had the ability to change whatever he wanted, to remake the Matrix as he saw fit... After he died the Oracle prophesized his return and that his coming would hail the destruction of the Matrix, end the war, bring freedom to our people."

  If Smith is the one, Neo is the father of the one. As this fan theory suggests, the Oracle deceived everyone so she could manipulate the system behind the scenes to her benefit. Because she guided events that led to Smith's rebirth as the One, she is his mother. 
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  (#2) The Matrix Is Really Small

  Although it's never explicitly explained in the movies, Reddit user RuafaolGaiscioch believes the Matrix is a relatively small simulation. After all, humans had fought a devastating war with the machines and there may not have been many survivors. This would make recreating the entire world a waste for just tens of millions of people.

  Instead, it appears as if the Matrix is one large city with some surrounding geographical areas. To back up this claim, the theorist uses quotes from characters when they refer to locations such as “the freeway” or “the mountains.” These terms are generic, rather than specific, suggesting they might be the only freeway and mountains in the Matrix.
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  (#7) Neo’s Real World Powers Came About As Agent Smith Left The Matrix

  One of the most prominent themes in The Matrix trilogy is the intrinsic connection between Neo and Agent Smith, and what this means philosophically re: the necessity of binary forces for systemic stability. The pair appear to be direct opposites, even gaining new powers at the same time, such as when Agent Smith breaks free from his programming around when Neo realizes his potential as the one.

  A theory by Redditor agroom suggests the abilities Neo apparently gained to sense the sentinels and destroy them outside of the Matrix simulation came about because of Agent Smith. Smith, a rogue program, escapes the Matrix by possessing Bane when he's in the simulation. When Bane is jacked out of the simulation, Smith stays in him, and enters the real world. 

  As per this theory, when Agent Smith leaves the Matrix and takes his powers with him into the real world, he opens a channel by which Neo can take his powers out of the Matrix and use them in the real world. Because the two are connected. 
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  (#11) Neo Is The One Because Of Genetic Mutation

  Redditor reddittechnica’s theory contends Neo is the One because he carries a genetic mutation that makes him sensitive to signals given off by machines. This not only explains his superhuman powers when inside the computer simulation, but also how he was able to learn all of training programs given to him when he first left the Matrix so quickly.

  The theory also goes some way to revealing exactly why the One is so different from other humans; he carries a small evolutionary change in his biology that gives his extra abilities. The final proof comes when Neo is able to feel the sentinels that attack his ship. The theory argues that Neo can attune to their signals such that he can interact with them.

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