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Essay / Analysis of the film Chost in the Shell - 816
The science fiction film “Ghost in the Shell” is a complex film, which can sometimes be difficult to follow. This may be because before this film premiered in 1995, there was a manga series that provided essential background knowledge on what was happening and why. Watching the movie could be like watching Pokémon movies without watching the series. Firstly, you wouldn't know why Ash, the main character, has any particular interest in catching up with Pikachu. But like most films, you eventually start to get a sense of what's going on. Ghost in the Shell is set in a futuristic Hong Kong, where technology is so advanced that humanity is capable of creating an entirely new species of humans known as cyborgs. . Cyborgs are genetically enhanced humans with mechanical and biological technologies. In other words, they are biological humans with mechanical parts implanted into their system. In this film, cyborgs were most often used by the government, but were also seen on the streets. The film's protagonist, Motoko Kusanagi, is more often referred to as Major. She seems to be facing the conflict of self-identification. He is not only a robot but also a human being full of curiosity. The problem is that she can't access the memories that connect her to her human side. Desperately trying to access her ghost (ghost is used as a term for someone's spirit or soul), she submerges herself underwater, which triggers occasional glimpses into her past, but never enough to satisfy her. His inability to identify with his human side constantly raises the contradictory question of "who am I?" » Major works for a government department known as Section 9; This section works to protect the nation from any serious threats. In the movie Secti... middle of paper ... would not become a rogue, but there is also no guarantee that a human being in a defense position won't become one either. The possibility of dangerous cyborgs in society comes down to a question of choice. Cyborgs are not programmed to do what they are told, they were full humans who decided to enhance their abilities through technology. They still possess human characteristics such as emotions, choices, a ghost, and identity. So, to the question “are cyborgs a danger to humanity?” ”, the answer is yes. Cyborgs are a danger to humanity, but humans are also a danger to themselves. The choice of whether one should be good or bad is the same choice as a cyborg. So what is the difference between humans and cyborgs? It can be said that the danger of cyborgs is more threatening, but weren't humans the ones who created cyborgs? Wouldn't the responsibility for the damage caused by cyborgs fall on humans? ??