The Purple Pill

Zizek used to argue that the Matrix wasn't so much about uncovering truth, but uncovering fantasy. That the initiate doesn't really want to escape the trappings of his simulated existence, so much as have a world of escapism to retreat to. (We should now add one's Wonderland can easily be 4chan.) "I want a third … Continue reading The Purple Pill →

Does the Devil forgive?

Near the end of this year's Daredevil (that's season 3 if you come from the future), Matt gets asked something you wouldn't expect his knuckle-bruising services to deliver: he gets asked to "Forgive us". Of course Daredevil the show has a prominent Christian component. And of course superheroes, like the harrower of hell, deliver salvation. But … Continue reading Does the Devil forgive? →