One interesting group has sprouted up on the internet, however, that bears many resemblances the Stand Alone Complex presented by the Laughing Man.
The science fiction series Ghost in the Shell talks about the idea of the Stand Alone Complex with the investigation of the Laughing Man case, a highly talented hacker that could actually hack into people's Cyberbrains and manipulate them. One particular phenomenon that has not only been talked about in science fiction, but also has been reported in real life, is the Stand Alone Complex. With the rise of encryption over the internet, a language called 元37 Speech was formed. People have formed groups and communities that exist purely on the internet. Downloading and internet piracy are now terms commonly heard and talked about. The development of the internet's involvement with our everyday lives has seen the birth of several new cultural phenomena. The Stand Alone Complex The Stand Alone Complex: Comparing the Laughing Man to Anonymous
