[Game] [Play] [Simulation]

What do we mean when we use the word "play"? The word play can have many different meanings to others. I think its when one interacts with others to have fun and to enjoy themselves. There are many ways in which we can "play". What do we mean when we use the word “game”? I think the word "game" can also relate with the word "play" because we play games to have fun. Games can be many different activities that can be carried out to just have fun, like board games and video games! As I was growing up, I used to play alot of video games from my super nintendo all the way up to the current playstation and xbox consoles. Games allow for competition to see who can be the best and who can put forth sportsmanship and who can play as a team. What comes to mind when I think of the word "simulation" is that something that is not real whereas someone can pretend to be something they're not to escape the real world, i think this is where all these actions and word can relate to one another.

The Matrix

The Matrix was a very good movie. I have actually seen it a couple times before this class but to be honest, once I saw it in this class and Dr. C. Jason Smith pointed out some concepts through out the movie, I was like "Oh I never realized that before!" So far I think I understand that there are two worlds: the real world which is The Matrix and another world. This movie was very interesting and very entertaining. The main character, Neo, was living in a world that he thought was real. But then once he met with Morpheus and entered the Matrix, he then realized what was real and what life he was living a lie so to speak.

About Me

Hey what's up world! My name is Matthew Ortega. You guys can call me Matt for short. I am 19 years old. This is my second year attending college. So far, I must say, I've had a pleasant experience here at LaGuardia. I'm looking forward to the rest of the Fall Semester.