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  Ghost in the Shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ghost in the Shell (Japanese title Kokaku Kidotai 攻殻機動隊) (1996) is a Japanese science fiction manga by Masamune Shirow.
Set in the 21st century, Ghost in the Shell is superficially a futuristic spy thriller, dealing with the exploits of Motoko Kusanagi, a major in the covert operations organization "Section 9", which specializes in fighting technology-related crime.
Ghost in the Shell was one of the first anime movies to blend traditional cel animation with computer generated imagery, creating a visual expression that fits the subject matter and setting.
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 Ghost in the Shell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The setting of Ghost in the Shell is distinctively cyberpunk or postcyberpunk, similar to that of William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy and other post/cyberpunk works, though Shirow's work is focused more tightly on the ethical and philosophical ramifications of the widespread merging of humanity and technology.
The concept of ghost was borrowed by Masamune Shirow from the essay of structuralism The Ghost in the Machine by Arthur Koestler.
The title The Ghost in the Machine itself was originally words used by a British philosopher, Gilbert Ryle, mocking the paradox of the conventional Cartesian dualism and Dualism in general.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ghost_hacking   (2662 words)

  
 Ghost in the Shell id
Ghost in the Shell tells the story of a future in which a computer program, Project 2501, becomes self-aware and begins a quest to fill basic needs it feels are qualifiers of being alive by controlling computers and people to achieve its ultimate goals.
Ghost in the Shell is full of fascinating dialog, such as this diatribe about the cycle of life and death by Project 2501.
Ghost in the Shell is set in a future not that far from today, and some think that it is an accurate portrayal of the world that will come about in that time-frame.
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 Ghost in the Shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ghost in the Shell (Japanese title Kokaku Kidotai 攻殻機動隊) (1991 / English version 1995) is a Japanese science fiction manga by Masamune Shirow.
Ghost in the Shell was one of the first anime movies to blend traditional cel animation with computer generated imagery in this way.
Ghost hacking is an (as yet) fictional activity.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/ghost_in_the_shell   (1088 words)

  
 Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell (Kokaku Kidotai, 1995), which has been playing around the country and will be out on Manga Entertainment home video this summer, is a breakthrough work, an anime spine-chiller that is more fully alive than most live action movies.
Ghost in the Shell didn't emerge in a cultural vacuum, of course.
The ghost of the Puppeteer, "spontaneously generated in a sea of data," and the ghostly remnants of Kusangi's ghost that have survive the obliteration of her body, produces a new creature, inhabiting the body of an eerie cyborg adolescent with a reedy, oddly inorganic soprano voice.
www.geocities.com /Tokyo/Island/3102/ghost.htm   (2030 words)

  
 Ghost_in_the_Shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In 2004, a second movie, Innocence: Ghost in the Shell was released; the date was March 6 in Japan and September 17 in the U.S. Note the sequels to the movie and the book are unrelated, as is the television series.
Set in the 21st century, Ghost in the Shell is superficially a futuristic spy thriller, dealing with the exploits of Motoko Kusanagi (草薙素子 Kusanagi Motoko), a major in the covert operations section of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission, Section 9, which specializes in fighting technology-related crime.
The setting of Ghost in the Shell is distinctively cyberpunk, similar to that of William Gibson's Sprawl trilogy, though Shirow's work is more focused on the ethical and philosophical ramifications of the widespread merging of humanity and technology.
www.usedaudiparts.com /search.php?title=Ghost_in_the_Shell   (1827 words)

  
 Profile of a Cyborg: Major Motoko Kusanagi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ghost hacking: is a method of hacking into a cyborg body and accessing its brain in the hopes of manipulating the ghost.
Essentially he was ghost hacked and was living out a simulated experience, or "simex." In living through a simex-which is defined as a software dream-the hacked cyborg carries out the embedded program rules of the hacker.
It was only by allowing her ghost to join with the consciousness of a life form made up of pure information that she was able to attain what so many religions try to sell as enlightenment.
www.mala.bc.ca /~soules/medi402/dekon/cyborgprofile.htm   (1039 words)

  
 Hacking Your Own Ghost: Mythology in the Science Fiction Films of Oshii Mamoru as Sites of Resistance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In Ghost in the Shell, technology is brought to the interior of the person — Kusanagi is a cyborg, her body consisting mainly of robotic parts, but in the end, Kusanagi’s body is rendered irrelevant after she merges with the Puppet Master, becoming one with the Net.
In Ghost in the Shell, Kusanagi questions whether or not she, as a cyborg, possesses a “ghost,” an amorphous thing never precisely defined in the film, but which can be likened to the Christian concept of the soul.
The title of this paper, “Hacking Your Own Ghost,” sums up what Oshii is trying to express through his films: by seizing the concepts of technology and mythology, we gain the power to free ourselves from systems of control, even the control of technology and mythology themselves.
www.animeresearch.com /Articles/Oshii/hackingghost.html   (1819 words)

  
 The Ghost In The Shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ghost In The Shell, the popular and influential Japanese Anime movie, was one of the major influences on development of Bungie's Oni.
It is his spree of "ghost hacking" (the act of infiltrating a cybernetic brain and ultimately making someone into a puppet that will perform whatever crimes you tell him or her to) that causes great concern in Motoko's Sector 9, and he is as difficult to track as a disconnected electronic signal.
Ghost In The Shell has many thoughtful scenes in which the viewer is challenged to think a little deeper about what they're watching.
www.macgamer.com /reviews/gits/gits.html   (1204 words)

  
 ghost in he shell information,ghost in the shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The setting of ghost in he shell is distinctively cyberpunk, similarto that of William Gibson 's sprawl trilogy, though Shirow's work is more focused on the ethical andphilosophical ramifications of the widespread merging of humanity and technology, the development of artificial intelligence, and an omnipresent computer network,in particular related to human identity and uniqueness.
Cyberbrain warfare is the practice of employing ghost hacking as a means of gaining access to an opponent'scyberbrain, and ultimately, their ghost.
In theworld of the ghost in he shell, many people have ways in which they can connect their brain directly to the diverse networks.While people generally use a firewall, sometimes it's not up to the task, and a good hacker or cracker can gain direct access tothe mind of the person in question.
www.vsearchmedia.com /ghost_in_he_shell.html   (1738 words)

  
 Norm Hacking Reviews
Hacking, like John Steinbeck, understands the depths of very simple situations and the simplicity of very complicated events.
A resident and sometimes host of just about every open stage in the region, Hacking wears his heart on his sleeve and his head in his hands, turning out deft, immaculately concise snapshots of life's winners and losers - wondering occasionally whether one might actually be the other.
Hacking sings a tribute to Steve Goodman which captures the essence of that great songwriter...
www.angelfire.com /folk/normhacking/reviews.html   (1453 words)

  
 Innocence: Ghost in the Shell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Innocence: Ghost in the Shell (Japanese title: Innocence イノセンス, or Innocence: Kōkaku Kidōtai イノセンス 攻殻機動隊) is a follow up to the anime Ghost in the Shell, but not primarily a sequel.
The story of Innocence begins in 2032, when cities are inhabited by the dwindling race of humans, purely mechanical androids, and cyborgs like Batou who still have a ghost (human spirit), but are vulnerable to ghost hacking.
Kenji Kawai's technologic music greatly contributes to the film's futuristic atmosphere, and reinforces its link to Ghost in the Shell: for example, the opening theme echoes the ubiquitous "Birth of a Cyborg" piece from the first movie.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Innocence:_Ghost_in_the_Shell   (2128 words)

  
 THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Ghost in the Shell
Of course, not even the ghost is safe from hacking, and "ghost-hacked" victims are wretched souls whose ghosts have been irreparably altered by computer hackers to serve their own ends.
Major Kusanagi Motoko is an officer of the Section 9 security force, and has been so altered by cybernetic enhancements that her ghost is practically all that remains of her original self.
When a hacker-supercriminal called the Puppetmaster starts to hack into classified information belonging to the government using ghost-hacked victims, Kusanagi is assigned to the case.
www.themanime.org /viewreview.php?id=603   (608 words)

  
 Puppet Masters - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The name also refers to Robert A. Heinlein's novel The Puppet Masters and the motion picture based on Heinlein classic about a super spy battling an outer space menace.
A mysterious hacker who has the code name Project 2501 : Puppet Master appears in Ghost in the Shell using what is called ghost hacking
Hacking Your Own Ghost: Mythology in the Science Fiction Films of Oshii Mamoru
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/PuppetMasters   (218 words)

  
 NTU Info Centre: Ghost in the Shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In 2004, a sequel movie, Innocence: Ghost In The Shell was released on March 6, in Japan with a US theatrical release on September 17, 2004.
The title The Ghost in the Machine itself was originally words used by a British philosopher, Gilbert Ryle, mocking the paradox of the conventional Cartesian dualism.
One of the consequences of this revelation is a final resolution of the nature versus nurture debate in criminology.
www.nowtryus.com /article:Ghost_in_the_Shell   (1846 words)

  
 Innocence: Ghost in the Shell
Innocence: Ghost in the Shell (Japanese title: Innocence イノセンス, or Innocence: Kokaku Kidotai) is a follow up to the anime Ghost in the Shell, but not primarily a sequel.
In fact, Major Motoko Kusanagi is listed as missing, although government agents are still looking for her, as she has confidential knowledge on the Project 2501 in Ghost in the Shell.
Kenji Kawai's technologic music greatly contributes to the film's futuristic sensation and reenforces the reminescence of Ghost in the Shell like in the opening scene echoing "birth of a cyborg" from the first piece.
pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/i/in/innocence__ghost_in_the_shell.html   (1994 words)

  
 Ghost in the Shell
"Ghost in the Shell" is set in 2029, when all humans have some form of cybernetic augmentation, such as added brainpower, strength, or other special features.
The plot of "Ghost in the Shell" is complicated.
There are montage interludes to set the scene, complete with haunting music, and the characters take time out to ponder the nature of their unique "ghost" in relation to the vast sea of digital information.
www.webbcountry.net /ghost.html   (466 words)

  
 Anime News Network - Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Closely tailing Dreamworks' release of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Manga Entertainment's timely offering of the Ghost in the Shell Special Edition DVD is a chance for fans to experience the original with more polish than ever before.
In an age where the Internet is a fact of life and The Matrix (clearly inspired by GitS) is a pop-culture meme, the concepts of Ghost in the Shell may not be as striking as they were to mid-90's audiences.
Writing about Ghost in the Shell is like dancing about architecture: a second-hand form of expression that could never convey the genuine experience.
www.animenewsnetwork.com /reviews/display.php?id=702   (1155 words)

  
 Discussion Pod :: View topic - April-05: Ghost Hack!
Ghost hacking takes place in a virtual computer world, so I needed to come up with some ideas for how it should look.
With the addition of ghost hack there is now much more to do in terms of HUD work, and we are having a rethink how it will all be implemented.
When you hack a computer terminal, you'll be able to travel around a virtual component map, so I've been getting that up and running, with selectable transit points and making it all accessible from terminals in the main game.
www.moonpod.com /board/viewtopic.php?t=1423   (3767 words)

  
 Ghost in the Shell - Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell is an incredibly popular anime so it would make perfect sense to release a game, based on the licence, here in Europe.
No prior knowledge of the Ghost in the Shell phenomenon is required so if you are keen on action games, that have more than their fair share of platform game elements, you may want to give the game a look.
The game has a few twists of its own such as the Ghost Hacking that temporarily allows you to control a body of one another in order to help you out of a sticky spot.
www.deafgamers.com /05reviews/ghostintheshell_ps2.htm   (762 words)

  
 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Anime Impressions - Tokidoki Entertainment Journal - Anime and Video Game ...
If someone can use his or her brain to connect to the internet, it also means that a shrewd hacker can use the internet to connect to someone else’s brain… the person is now “ghost hacked” and can be controlled by the hacker.
Whenever a crime involving ghost hacking, switching brains, erased memories, or rampant net viruses occurs, Section 9 is called to go in, flush out the hacker, and do the dirty work.
Ghost in the Shell is all about futuristic action and violence.
tokidokijournal.com /anime/ghostintheshell   (1260 words)

  
 Ghost in the Shell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ghost in the Shell - Stand Alone Complex (Vol.
Comment: Ghost in the Shell is set in a future not that far from today, and some think that it is an accurate portrayal of the world that will come about in that time-frame.
The skillful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term.
www.freeskills.com /shop/6304539487/Ghost_in_the_Shell.html   (2808 words)

  
 DVD Verdict Review - Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Volume 2)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Volume 1).
Cybercrimes such as "ghost hacking" eclipse mere larceny as police concern numero uno.
On the professional side, she uses the time to hack into the net from an alternative terminal, using rumor and word on the street to her advantage.
www.dvdverdict.com /reviews/gitsvol2.php   (2568 words)

  
 The Bangus Supremacy » Cyborg-Human Hybrids   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ghost in the Shell is an anime film based on the manga by Shirow Masamune.
But ghost is understood in terms of individual identity – an awareness or consciousness of one’s own existence.
Thus, in cyborg-human hybrids, although their bodies are artificial, that the only human part they possess are brain cells, they remain human as long as they have their ghosts.
clickmomukhamo.com /bangus/?p=221   (1258 words)

  
 'Ghost In The Shell [1995]' by from The Portsmouth Chorus.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
'Ghost In The Shell [1995]' by from The Portsmouth Chorus.
The skilful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term.
Ghost In The Shell - Stand Alone Complex - Episodes 5 To 8
www.theportsmouthchorus.com /music-cd/B00009PAFF   (348 words)

  
 EN World - Morrus' D&D / d20 News & Reviews Site - Sci-Fi - Ghost in the Shell Stuff
If the hacked body is killed while you are inside it you immediately roll a Will save (DC 15+every minute spent hacking) or you become dazed for number of rounds equal to the minutes spent hacking.
In Ghost in the Shell, firewalls for cyberbrains are rather common.
The only obvious clue to any sort of widespread conflict in any Ghost in the Shell material occurs in the two TV series, where there are numerous episodes dealing with refugee and veterans issues.
www.enworld.org /showthread.php?s=71288ff11b2036704ca8326c0ce751e6&t=128598   (4281 words)

  
 artistic genius - a shrine to Masamune Shirow
The first, a garbage man, is supposedly hacking his ex-wife's brain(really a high-level secretary that he's had no dealings with), and a petty criminal that is supplying the means to hack his 'wife' to the other guy.
Leaving these two, we find the Major diving in the harbor, and after she decides she's done, she has the first of a few philisophical discussions about the nature of one's ghost and being human.
At this point we discover that the Puppet Master is, or was, a software program developed by Section 6(International Affairs) to "grease the wheels of diplomacy" through a variety of sundry methods, but has since become self-aware and is seeking out the Major for its own reasons.
www.motorballer.org /shirow/gitsan2.html   (721 words)

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