When the film, The Matrix, was released, the directors got a whole bunch of academics to write some papers on philosophy and science. I tried to find them, but sadly, they seem to no longer be online. 

They were a fascinating and deep investigation into the film (and the psychological condition) of simulation as being the mode of existence that humanity inhabits. 

I read them so many times throughout my time at university . I'm sure they exist somewhere. I haven't yet seen Westworld, but its on my list.