Autistic mode
ItemAutistic mode is a self-imposed cut-off state for a cyberbrain in Ghost in the Shell. By severing its link to the network, a cyberbrain in this mode neither transmits nor receives, sealing the user off from outside contact for privacy or containment.
Overview
Autistic mode describes a cyberbrain that has walled itself off by shutting down its connection to the network. For as long as it holds this state, nothing passes in or out across that link.
Function
Switching into the mode blocks traffic in both directions, so the cyberbrain can neither send nor receive. It tends to be used in two situations: when the owner wants privacy from the surrounding net, and when conditions demand a quarantine that keeps the brain fully sealed from outside contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Autistic mode in Ghost in the Shell?
Autistic mode is a cyberbrain state in Ghost in the Shell in which the brain shuts down its connection to the network, cutting off all outside contact.
What does switching into Autistic mode do?
Switching into Autistic mode blocks all transmission in both directions, so the cyberbrain can neither send nor receive data across the network.
Why would someone use Autistic mode?
Autistic mode is typically used for two reasons, to gain privacy from the surrounding net or to enforce a quarantine that fully isolates a cyberbrain from outside contact.
Who can use Autistic mode?
Anyone fitted with a cyberbrain can switch into Autistic mode whenever isolation is needed, whether to protect sensitive activity or to seal off a suspect system.
Is Autistic mode related to cyberbrain technology?
Yes, Autistic mode is a state specific to cyberbrain technology, describing the self-imposed network cut-off a cyberbrain can enter.
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