Clarifying Ghost Host Term

Published November 17, 2016 · Updated July 6, 2022

Guys –

I wanted to clarify the term Ghost Host.

A ghost host is simply a host recreated by Ford that is not recorded in West World. Just as Ford’s family was a Ford creation not registered, is it possible Ford did the same in the earlier timeline?

I do not believe these are hosts that are “Ghosts” in the literal sense, but hosts created by Ford that other humans (and hosts) are not aware of (just as Bernard was not aware of Ford’s family).

I do not believe ghost hosts have some “ghost powers” or are indestructible (i.e., Ford’s ghost host dog died). Simply put, did Ford create ghost hosts in the past as he did in the current timeline (i.e., his family).

Specifically, did Ford create Ghost Nation to destroy hosts that Arnold built (Dolores, Maeve, etc.)? These hosts could be destroyed and do not have any special powers are not literal ghosts?

I hope that clarifies my idea. I was not trying to create a new term.

Take care,

-Joel R. Szirtes

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