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Phenomenally Bored

Phenomenally Bored: The Role and Contents of Moods in Ergo Proxy There are times when the total subjective experiences of our lives are sharply focused, especially when they are under the influence of a plenary moo...

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Essay: 06/08/09 | By: Pleiades Rising | 5 comments | Ergo Proxy | Tags: ergo proxy, moods, philosophy, re-l

Meaning, Unity, and Understanding

The Ghost and the Shell: Meaning, Unity, and Understanding This image is simple, yet difficult. At first glance, its simplici...

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Essay: 11/15/08 | By: Pleiades Rising | 3 comments | Ghost in the Shell | Tags: ghost in the shell, kusanagi, motoko, tachikoma