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Cyberpunk

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What is Cyberpunk?

Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.

Cyberpunk characteristics include:

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[–] jonjuan@programming.dev 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Snow Crash seems to be a favorite of the current heads of mega tech corporations.

[–] Earthling105b@midwest.social 3 points 3 days ago

-Federal government still technically exists but has barely any ability to do anything -Everything privatized including police and emergency services -Wealthy live in gated communities while most of the population lives in corporate owned slums -Leader of a megachurch is trying to take over the world

Yeah, this one really seems like we are heading in that direction.

[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 1 points 3 days ago

I gave up reading it because of the chase scenes early on. Was expecting it to be more heavy on philosophical concepts.

But I prefer Art house movies to Hollywood (except for Matrix which managed to combine action with philosophy).