"The original plot for the Matrix called for the humans' brains to be used as powerful computers to run all the software - that was why anyone plugged in could become an Agent - but someone at Warner Bros decided people weren't that clever. Besides, our body heat is nowhere near as efficient as nuclear power. Anyway! The Matrix ...."

This is how I start simulation arguments off on a good footing. Peoples' minds are a little blown by such a sensible version of the Matrix, so they're more accepting...