I never really thought about it like that. We could be putting ourselves in a "real life" matrix. It's hard to battle when the temptations of commercialism are thrown at us on a daily basis.
Spending a few days in nature and unplugged is usually enough to allow me to appreciate the world for what it is.
I want out of this corrupt system I never actually opted into willingly without force or coercion, and manufactured consent.
You have the freedom to think and no one can ever take that away from you.