three questions:

1- there seems to be a "higher user domain" that we have not seen yet..i.e. is there a computer counterpart to zion where these characters (oracle/architect/marovingian) exist and of which the matrix is a subset? i thought the source would be that place but i guess thats the other door?

2- can anyone explain the architect conversation beyond...door #1 zion and matrix destroyed and #2 zion destroyed later(?), matrix remains?

3- is agent smiths quest to be free of the matrix (morpheus torture scene in the first movie) what motivates him in this movie? he seems to be going beyond his original "programming" towards some new purpose (neo/smiths++ fight scene)

respect,
bc

"Are you really ready to carry some weight?,
Are you ready to design your fate?"