Ghost in the Shell: A Critical View
"Ghost in the Shell" encompasses some of the critical thoughts and worries that are innate to the human condition, especially in the modern technological world. The film explorers a vast number of ideas such as why we are here, what makes us unique, and what distinguishes our natural reality from a manufactured one.
The story alludes to modern societies obsession with personal. The idea of losing control of one's own mind, body or soul is horrifying to the average person and creates a particular kind of drama within Ghost in the Shell. Ironically, it seems that what is considered "beautiful" in the modern world is very much manufactured. How far is today's society really from creating their own false reality in which they are not truly themselves? Tummy tucks, Lasik eye surgery, skin tanning, Botox, veneers, and future prospects of technologies such as human genetic engineering, which will turn natural selection into artificial selection, are all realities of a modern society which searches for continuous self enhancement no matter real or artificial. These human altering practices ring true within the "Ghost in the Shell" quote, "If man realizes technology is in reach he achieves it, like it's damn near instinctive." With this modern science comes changes in self consciousness. Identity becomes blurred as sexual identity is merely and literally skin deep. These new sexual roles are explored through the use of a variety of fetishes within the film. As with other popular films within the genre of Anime, the use of robotics, voyeurism, and role play are prevalent and consistent elements in "Ghost in the Shell."
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