I believe its origins predate computing. Try philopshy. Descartes?
Something to do with the old body, soul dichotomy.
On Tue, 3 Nov 1998, Krista Park wrote:
> Does anyone know where the phrase "Ghost in the Machine" comes from?
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> I've seen it used in the movie _Brazil_ and I've read it in Cadigan's
> _Tea from an Empty Cup_, but I want to know when it was first used.
>
> Thank You.
> Krista Park
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