Ep 2. AT YOUR OWN RISK - Divided by a Wall

At Your Own Risk - Divided by a Wall, the second episode in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 season 1 takes a step back and explores the different perspectives that exist between the "Normal" and "Lost" territories. The Major, Batou, and Togusa embark on a journey through the dividers separating these territories as they look into a case involving a Missing Persons report.

As the trio of Section 9 members venture through the Lost territory, they encounter the many challenges that come with dealing with people who have little to no access to the benefits of technology. However, as they're going through this territory, they end up falling under attack by a new type of prosthetic body. This prosthetic body seems to have evolved by incorporating various forms of technology, allowing it to adapt and respond to different scenarios effectively. It presents a new challenge for the Major and her team and highlights the growing divide between the normal and lost territories.

Meanwhile, back in the Normal territory, Chief Aramaki and his team deal with the aftermath of the attack on members of the National Research Institute. The attack has led to considerable damage and lost information, putting a lot of strain on the section to find out who might have organized the attack and what their motives are. The new prosthetic body that attacked the Major and her team makes a return, leading to a conclusion that the two attacks might have something to do with one another.

The episode sheds light on the complexities that exist between the normal and lost territories while providing a glimpse into what gadgets and technology are available to people in each of these territories. It also highlights the severe consequences that come with information being lost or accessed by the wrong people in a society that benefits from technology and the importance of protecting this knowledge from those who could cause harm.

As the episode reaches a conclusion, the audience is left with the realization that the lost territories represent a group that has been left behind in society, and the societal divide has only grown due to a lack of access to the latest technological advancements. At the same time, the advanced prosthetic body represents a technological leap forward, but one that could lead to disastrous consequences if it falls into the wrong hands.

In conclusion, episode two of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 season 1, At Your Own Risk - Divided by a Wall, is a thought-provoking delve into the societal challenges that come with the divide between those with access to technology and those without. It presents viewers with an enthralling narrative that highlights the importance of safeguarding information and protecting society from those who might abuse it.