Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a 1968 science fiction novel by American author Philip K. Dick, set in a post-apocalyptic San Francisco where Earth has been devastated by nuclear war. The narrative follows bounty hunter Rick Deckard as he is tasked with 'retiring' rogue androids, exploring themes of humanity, empathy, and the blurred lines between humans and machines.
The Matrix is a 1999 American science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, a computer hacker who discovers that his reality is a simulated construct called the Matrix, created by intelligent machines to subjugate humanity. The film explores themes of reality, control, and rebellion, and is renowned for its innovative visual effects and action sequences.