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* JustAMachine: The Tachikomas aren't, which is is why they can't be used anymore.
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* JustAMachine: The Tachikomas aren't, which is is why they can't be used anymore.anymore.
* PickYourHumanHalf: This trope comes up as a subject of conversation among the Tachikomas themselves. One of them theorizes that as advances in cybernetics technology blur the lines between humans and machines, humans are becoming nervous about any robots that seem too human. Thus, any robots which require a human-like appearance (in order to interact with human environments) are given less advanced [=AI=]s so they're not perceived as a threat, while more advanced [=AIs=] are confined to obviously non-human bodies.[[note]]What originally sparks this philosophizing is the worry that Major Kusanagi is displeased by the Tachikoma's emerging self-awareness. She is, but not for the reasons they think: the Major simply thinks that it would be a liability to have robots on the battlefield [[ContemplateOurNavels navel-gazing]].[[/note]]
* PickYourHumanHalf: This trope comes up as a subject of conversation among the Tachikomas themselves. One of them theorizes that as advances in cybernetics technology blur the lines between humans and machines, humans are becoming nervous about any robots that seem too human. Thus, any robots which require a human-like appearance (in order to interact with human environments) are given less advanced [=AI=]s so they're not perceived as a threat, while more advanced [=AIs=] are confined to obviously non-human bodies.[[note]]What originally sparks this philosophizing is the worry that Major Kusanagi is displeased by the Tachikoma's emerging self-awareness. She is, but not for the reasons they think: the Major simply thinks that it would be a liability to have robots on the battlefield [[ContemplateOurNavels navel-gazing]].[[/note]]
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* WhatMeasureIsANonhuman: The question of this regarding the Tachikomas becomes an issue as they shouldn't be used as weapons if they're more than a machine.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonhuman: WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: The question of this regarding the Tachikomas becomes an issue as they shouldn't be used as weapons if they're more than a machine.
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* AIIsACrapshot: The Tachikoma's childlike adorable personality is not what their designers intended.
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* AIIsACrapshot: AIIsACrapshoot: The Tachikoma's childlike adorable personality is not what their designers intended.
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* AIIsACrapshot: The Tachikoma's childlike adorable personality is not what their designers intended.
* HiveMind: The Tachikomas all share each other's memories as part of their attempts to become more human.
* HiveMind: The Tachikomas all share each other's memories as part of their attempts to become more human.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonhuman: The question of this regarding the Tachikomas becomes an issue as they shouldn't be used as weapons if they're more than a machine.
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* ActingUnnaturally: The Tachikomas attempts to behave like machines clues Batou and the rest that there really is something with them.
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* ActingUnnaturally: ActingUnnatural: The Tachikomas attempts to behave like machines clues Batou and the rest that there really is something with them.
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The Tachikoma's life-like behavior has always disturbed Major Kusanagi as they've repeatedly shown themselves capable of personal growth as well as un-machine-like behavior as well as interests. She believes this potentially endangers Section Nine and also raises moral concerns about their use in combat. Not wanting to be dismissed, the Tachikomas attempt to adopt robotic behavior but fool no one. Batou is ultimately called back to speak with them and is told they will be sent off to be studied after their military armaments are removed.
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* ActingUnnaturally: The Tachikomas attempts to behave like machines clues Batou and the rest that there really is something with them.
* JerkassHasAPoint: Major Kusanagi isn't wrong that using the childlike Tachikomas in battle is irresponsible to both them as well as the team.
* JustAMachine: The Tachikomas aren't, which is is why they can't be used anymore.
* PutOnABus: The Tachikomas are sent off to be studied by an AI research lab at the end of the episode.
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* ActingUnnaturally: The Tachikomas attempts to behave like machines clues Batou and the rest that there really is something with them.
* JerkassHasAPoint: Major Kusanagi isn't wrong that using the childlike Tachikomas in battle is irresponsible to both them as well as the team.
* JustAMachine: The Tachikomas aren't, which is is why they can't be used anymore.
* PutOnABus: The Tachikomas are sent off to be studied by an AI research lab at the end of the episode.
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