
When you're in the Matrix, you will notice those same "things" Eddie believed to be the definition of a change in life. And why was his vision hopelessly limited to its boundaries? Because he was the type who dares not to question how deep is the difference between "losers" and "winners" in the system, that is, he was already defeated by it.
Since he didn't recognize he had an enemy to fight, Smith came to him offering a special blue pill that would give him a "future", he took it, tasted the "difference" and made the forsaking of the illusion a much harder task than when "all" he had was still only a wish. Why go back if he had money to buy "security" and a home there with a hell of a view?
Only those who search for the Answer, are interested in secrets Nobody knows, discover that's not the movie's MSG.