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Ghost in the Shell

Masamune Shirow · 1995 · Book

Comics & Graphic Novels

This book is a pivotal work in the science fiction genre, exploring complex themes of identity and technology through a narrative that blends action and philosophical inquiry.

ModernExploration of Identity in a Digital AgeThe Impact of Technology on HumanitySociety's Reliance on Artificial IntelligenceThe Nature of Consciousness and Self-awarenessConfrontation with Technocratic Power

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