The Real Matrix Steps Forward

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Explaining our name 'Matrix of Mnemosyne' and the associated phenomena

by A.O. Kime (revised - January 2010)

First of all, it should be said beforehand our use of the term 'matrix' is quite unlike anything one might expect after seeing the 'matrix movies', the trilogy. The only commonality is that both the scriptwriter(s) of the movie and I recognized the utility of the term ‘matrix’ about the same time... and how ingeniously it could be applied. Once an innocuous word, the scriptwriter(s) decided to breathe life into it, make it play the role as a powerful (but evil) entity... but I saw its usage differently.

If you don’t already know, one definition of matrix means 'something within which something else originates or develops'. From this, I saw it fitting for my purposes just as the scriptwriters saw it fitting for theirs.

In the summer of 2002, before the movie premiered and the resulting 'matrix craze', I started a company called Matrix of Mnemosyne for the purpose of distributing books and articles. At that time, I had no idea movies were about to be released which would be utilizing the same term (matrix). In other words, I didn’t choose that name to capitalize on the craze. In contrast to the movies, I saw it as if it was created for the sole purpose to help describe the workings of an actual phenomenon based on my allegorical belief that the goddess Mnemosyne (of Greek mythology) is the 'something' and the 'something else' is divine intelligence.

We all know, of course, that knowledge is power... and from that I saw this intertwined connection between a higher intelligence and emanation as the greatest of all realizations. It is clear, this marvelous occurrence was intended to benefit mankind, certainly not to enslave him. If anything, it could be said we're already enslaved and contact with divine intelligence will set us free.

So what does emanation have to do with it? Well, perhaps this will explain... Mnemosyne was chosen because she is credited as being the mother of the muse and it is they who best represent this mysterious process (from a spiritual, thus allegorical point of view). Therefore, since Mnemosyne set things in motion, she is ultimately responsible. Curious, in a sense it's also from a 'romantic' point-of-view but that doesn't make it less real.

But why use it in conjunction with a persona from Greek mythology? Well, unlike scientific explanations, Greek mythology isn't about the mechanics therefore explained man’s wondrous abilities best... although allegorically like the Bible often does. It's often the only way to express spiritual realities. While scriptures aren't sterile either, they don't sufficiently address this phenomenon of emanating intelligence from 'out-of-the-blue'.... often meant to 'inspire' or help one 'create' as well.

Supernatural powers... a side benefit?

While the matrix movies revolve around extraordinary powers, or that 'supernatural', so does Greek mythology... except the ancient Greek accounts have nothing to do with 'artificial intelligence'. The Greeks based their tales on what they found within the spirit world. While the movies were fiction, and the sequences dramatized for effect (to sell tickets), nonetheless the ability to gain supernatural powers appear to exist. And, as the movies demonstrated, there's a lot of interest in the supernatural. However, I'd call it a 'yearning'. So, is this yearning natural, deeply felt? If it is, as it seems to be, it should signal something of great importance.

Curiously, whether these movie-goers jumped ahead of themselves or not (dispensing with the preliminaries), the traditional quest for metaphysical knowledge will eventually lead to the question of supernaturalness. It's as if they cannot be disentangled. Another clue as to some connection? Well, it appears so... although all paths have their tangents to contend with.

However, even superhuman feats in the physical that prove useful, as a 'miracle' may, or may not, have value, they would still pale in comparison to the miraculous power of the mind... such as our healing powers. Then there is the 'power of the written word'... currently available to anyone who wants to make use of it (there's a certain metaphysical aspect to the mastery of languages). Still, to be superhuman is tempting... until one learns it's problematic. I went into some detail about how supernaturalness can be acquired, along with the resulting struggles with the dilemmas, in my 3-part series entitled Man, God and Supernatural Abilities.

Metaphysical powers could be unlimited but to the extent I’m aware, they aren’t 'spectacular' like in the movies. From my insights, they're subtle and unassuming; so much so that once acquired, you can often doubt you actually have them as they are difficult to recognize. In other words, it wouldn’t be a case of throwing balls of fire or flipping in the air six times… but a way to achieve the unusual without the dramatics. Sorry, but there's nothing exciting about metaphysical powers… at least not that I’m aware.

However, superhuman abilities are worthless without recognition, acceptance, a powerful will and the courage to perform them... but that's just the half of it.

Although there are probably limitations and some things one can never do, these abilities are often masked in a variety of ways. Some may be recognized best as a particular 'talent' or even 'genius'. Or perhaps they've been taken for granted... such as the 'power of persuasion' and 'will power'. Others may have gone untapped for so long they're no longer recognized. Whatever the case, there must be reasons, better reasons than commonly adopted, as to why some people can propel themselves upwards and others can't.

A quick recap of certain aspects

Divine intelligence is sometimes referred to as 'the Divine Intellect' but these latter-day terms represent the same phenomenon which Plotinus (205-270) discovered 1,800 years ago which he called the 'nous'.

For 2,500 years, the muse have been widely believed to be the source of inspiration for artists, musicians, writers and poets... and it's still the case today. Of course, such distinctions may not exist as we perceive them since there's nothing you can put your finger on in the world of etherealness. For that matter, distinctions may not exist at all. The spirit world is so bizarre, being metaphysics in effect, about all we humans can do is describe things as we believe them to exist. In a way, we're probably naming actions (verbs) rather than entities (nouns). For example, when something miraculous happens to save us from disaster, we often attribute it to our 'guardian angels'. Yet, most people would consider the term 'guardian angel' a noun, not a verb.

Unfortunately, not much about the spirit world can be explained briefly to give it justice... there's too much involved. However, I've tried to break it down and addressed many of the aspects within my articles. I can quickly tell you this however, lying latent within us or not, you must prove to your subconscious mind that you are worthy of these powers before they are made available... assuredly a process which couldn't have 'evolved' from a lowly animal... rather it was by divine design.

In summary, almost every article I've written has something to do with the metaphysical… even those concerning human rights and ancient history. There's a metaphysical aspect to any reality which shouldn't be overlooked.

A.O. Kime

Go back to (or see more) articles on metaphysical wonders (phenomena) and inkwell philosophy
Also see the article The Matrix Revisited

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