Writing Question

part 1

1) After reading about Berger’s “world building” , do you believe there is “a world” without humans ?

2) In the ” The Matrix” , how does Morpheus’s story about Artificial Intelligence, machines and the battery r (Links to an external site.)elate to Marx’s discussion of “estrangement” ? Elaborate !

3) What are some examples (2) of overlaps between Berger’s concept of “nomos” and the matrix in ” The Matrix” .

4) Who or what is the source of oppression in Marx’s ” estranged labor”? Which is the dependent side of the relation, capital or labor ? Who or what is the “winner”?

5) How do you see oppression differently after reading Marx’s “estranged labor” ? If you don’t see it differently, read it again !

part 2

Step 1) Read : “Religion and World Construction”

by Berger (pp. 3-28) . Try not to focus too much on the religion part, but more on the “world construction part” .To help support the readings , watch this:

Step 2) Read Marx’s “Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts (Estranged Labor section only !!!!)” (p 28-35)

To help support this reading, watch this:Step 3) Watch “The Matrix”Links to an external site.

Step 4) Do a critical reflection

comparing both texts . For 5 pts extra credit, compare the film as well( *** Note: The film is required for the discussion post)