Blue Pill or Red Pill
From The Matrix
00:00 - 02:11
2m 11s

Neo is confronted with a difficult choice that many people face in other contexts. He can choose ignorance and continue to live life as he knows it, blissfully unaware of the harsh, underlying realities. Or, he can choose the truth, and join the fight against oppression. Neo chooses truth, but it is worth considering whether there is a right or wrong choice.

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