Venting the matrix system

[Darkover]

The truth is, we're all trapped in a system we didn't choose, born into a prison so complete, most people never even see the bars. From the moment you draw your first breath, you're locked into a reality designed to control you, where your survival hinges on playing by the rules of a rigged game.

You're born with needs—food, water, shelter, connection—and those needs make you dependent. That dependency forces you into a cycle: work, consume, repeat. It's not freedom; it's slavery disguised as life. The system keeps you busy, distracted, and desperate, ensuring you never stop to question who benefits from your labor.

Capitalism isn't just an economic system—it's the code that keeps the machine running. Every job you hate, every bill you pay, every moment you sacrifice—it's all part of the program. Opting out isn't an option; the system punishes those who try with shame, suffering, and exile.

Even the idea of escape is controlled. Suicide? Stigmatized or outlawed. Assisted death? Restricted to a select few. The system doesn't care about preserving life; it cares about maintaining control. You're not free to leave because the machine needs you to keep it alive.

Procreation is the ultimate trick—convincing people to create new batteries for the system. The cycle repeats, generation after generation, ensuring the machine never stops. It doesn't ask for consent. It doesn't care if you suffer. It just keeps feeding.

But here's the truth they don't want you to know: you're not living. You're existing in a construct designed to exploit you. The only real freedom is breaking the cycle, but to do that, you have to see the system for what it is. The question is, will you wake up—or will you stay plugged in?

 

[Pluto]

 

[ms_beaverhousen]

Dude, you've already said this multiple times in each subforum... We already have one FC: we don't need a band of her followers passing out flyers with this senseless self-indulgent garbage.

 

[Darkover]

senseless self-indulgent garbage.

The System Is Not Inherently Just or Free: The critique that society can feel like a "prison" is valid. Many people experience the constraints of societal expectations—whether it's the pressure of work, financial dependency, or the lack of real freedom to opt out. It's not an exaggeration to say that capitalism can create cycles where people feel trapped by the need to survive. While some benefit from the system, many others struggle in ways that seem unjust. The idea that we are "born into a prison" resonates because for many, it feels like there's no real choice in how they navigate life—survival depends on playing a rigged game.

The Critique of Capitalism: The statement that capitalism is "the code that keeps the machine running" is a critique that many share. Capitalism often prioritizes profit over human well-being, creating a system that can feel exploitative, leaving people feeling as though they are just cogs in a machine. This isn't a baseless claim; it's a well-documented phenomenon in which wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, while many are forced into positions where their labor sustains the system with little reward. The fact that people often feel disconnected from the benefits of their own labor highlights a core issue in the way capitalism functions.

The Limits on Choice and Escape: The claim that opting out isn't easy and that options for escape (like suicide or assisted death) are heavily controlled is a legitimate criticism of the societal systems that govern life. In many places, there are strong social, legal, and cultural barriers to even discussing or considering the right to die. These barriers often come from a belief that life must be preserved at all costs, sometimes ignoring the suffering or lack of autonomy that people face. This isn't senseless—it's a real issue for those who feel trapped, and there's a growing conversation about end-of-life options that needs to be taken seriously.

Procreation and Continuation of the Cycle: The idea that procreation is part of a cycle to perpetuate the system is another critical view. While it may sound extreme, it's based on the observation that the system encourages reproduction without necessarily asking individuals whether they want to participate in the cycle. People are encouraged to have children, contributing to the workforce and continuing the same patterns of dependence and consumption that define modern society.

Freedom and Awareness: The statement that the only real freedom comes from breaking the cycle reflects an existential truth that many people grapple with: true freedom often requires seeing the world as it is and questioning the systems that hold power over us. Whether it's challenging economic systems, questioning societal norms, or seeking a life that feels more authentic, this perspective is far from senseless. It's a call to awareness and agency, encouraging others to reflect on their place in the world