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The Matrix, Westworld, Metal Gear Solid, Cyberpunk 2077, AI: Artificial Intelligence.... all have been inspired by the legendary Ghost in the Shell. Ghost in the Shell is a ground-breaking landmark of animation; a cyberpunk dystopian masterpiece, with beautiful cityscapes, engaging characters led by Major Motoko Kusanagi and a story about humanity's reliance on being connected. If Cher from Clueless was describing it, she'd say it was "way existential", and she'd be right. What makes us who we are? What could we gain from transhumanism? With deep roots in philosophy, existentialism, and an exploration of gender identity; Ghost in the Shell proves, if any were necessary, that animation is not just a medium for children, and that animation can explore philosophical themes through rich storytelling and creative visuals and also provide a stark warning for our future. I would love to hear your thoughts on Ghost in the Shell! GET IN TOUCH.... Twitter https://twitter.com/VerbalDiorama (@verbaldiorama) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/verbaldiorama (@verbaldiorama) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/verbaldiorama (@verbaldiorama) Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/verbaldiorama/ (@verbaldiorama) Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website https://verbaldiorama.com/ (verbaldiorama.com) SUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA.... Leave a 5-star rating/review: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/verbal-diorama/id1453296967?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) or https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/verbal-diorama-803268 (Podchaser)  Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/verbaldiorama (patreon.com/verbaldiorama) Thank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy, Mike, Griff, Luke, Emily, Michael, Matt, Trevor and Scott! Buy Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/verbaldiorama (https://teespring.com/stores/verbaldiorama) Tees, mugs, hoodies and totes are available! EPISODE THANKS TO.... Most excellent Patrons Emily from https://idrinkyourpodcast.libsyn.com/ (I Drink Your Podcast) for her Patron thoughts. You can find I Drink Your Podcast https://twitter.com/IDYP_Podcast (@IDYP_podcast) on Twitter Andy from https://geeksalad.podbean.com/ (Geek Salad) for his Patron thoughts. You can find Geek Salad https://twitter.com/geeksaladradio (@geeksaladradio) on Twitter Subscribe, follow and listen to all these wonderful podcasts in your app of choice! Twitter peeps @BLCAgnew @sure_grand @ThatSequelGuy @capunderstands @Oral_mfc @flamebrain39 Instagram folk None this time Facebook chums Joe Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song Music by Chloe Enticott - https://www.facebook.com/Compositionsbychloe/ (Compositions by Chloe Facebook) Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios.