Science fiction often asks, "What if?" or "If this goes on, then what?"—and there’s no better time to explore these questions. With the rise of artificial intelligence and virtual living, we’re all wondering what it means to be human. Writers, in turn, are using their work to comment on today’s world. But none of this is new. The Matrix (1999) was groundbreaking, and its themes still resonate. In this two-hour session, we’ll use plot devices from the film to explore key elements of the hero’s journey. Through movie clips and writing prompts, participants will learn how to craft an inciting incident, develop believable conflict, and evolve characters.