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Originally Posted by Michael Chui  The second point is that we do not yet have a mechanism for awakening people. Like Morpheus says, we may be trying to save them, but until they are out of the system, they are still a part of the system and they can be a drain on those who are conscious. |
The Matrix is an entertaining and thought-provoking movie, but its philosophy is abhorrent in some ways; a key one being the callous disregard for 'unawakened' human life that you refer to. (Yes, I realise this was an effect of the setting of the film; another way of phrasing that is that the setting was designed to excuse the callous slaughter of innocent human beings).
It's a good film, but I'd thoroughly question any attempt to apply its philosophy to real life.
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Originally Posted by Michael Chui Someone who doesn't have the spark, as far as I know, cannot be directly helped. This isn't to say you shouldn't help them, but you shouldn't assume that you can awaken them. If your purpose is to help awaken people, then that's what you'll do. But if it's not, then that's not what you should be trying to do. |
I think the key word is 'directly'. When it comes to personal development,
no-one can be
directly helped ; it's personal.
All you can do is provide the support and environment that people need to grow.
How to be a genius suggests that a key difference between a genius and an ordinary person is having one good mentor. (The other key difference is hard work which is probably partially inspired by the mentor too).