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Why exactly is the matrix needed? Surely a human body will continue outputting the same amount of energy whether it is stimulated or not. So why run the risk of people finding out, and being able to get themselves and others out of the matrix?
Using the laws of physics and diminishing returns, a human body wouldn't be able to output more energy than it takes in, on top of the fact that there is all the energy required to run the matrix and process the nutrients to feed the humans. So, how long can the matrix run for? And seeing as how the human race continues to increase in numbers, where are the machines geting their power from? If they aren't getting it from the humans, why are they needed?
Another interesting thought: what if the Matrix is some kind of Ark? We fucked the planet, and the machines were assigned to rescue us, and keep the race going until the environment is suitable again. They could run off geothermal power, or even nuclear, using human energy to cushion the hit of running the matrix to keep humanity from turning into vegetables. The machines may have malfunctioned or, as has been said, Zion may be full of obsolete programs that have commandeered human bodies.
My brain hurts.
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