Cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction in a dystopian futuristic setting said to focus on a combination of "low-life and high tech". [1] It features futuristic technological and scientific achievements, such as artificial intelligence and cyberware, juxtaposed with societal collapse, dystopia or decay. [2]

Jan 6, 2022 · We may be facing a dark dystopian future just like the one discussed in some cyberpunk. What can we learn from this? In its simplest form, cyberpunk is a science fiction subgenre that brings...

Dec 13, 2024 · 40 years of cyberpunk: A dystopian future that seems all too real today The novel ‘Neuromancer’ launched a dark and pessimistic genre that envisions a world dominated by powerful corporations,...

cyberpunk, a science-fiction subgenre characterized by countercultural antiheroes trapped in a dehumanized, high-tech future. The word cyberpunk was coined by writer Bruce Bethke, who wrote a story with that title in 1982.

Oct 10, 2024 · Dystopian sci-fi movies are frightening because their predictions sometimes feel all too real. The cyberpunk subgenre is a specific niche within dystopian stories. It combines advanced...

The cyberpunk world is dystopian, that is, it is the antithesis of utopian visions, very frequent in science fiction produced in the mid-twentieth century, typified by the world of Star Trek, although incorporating some of these utopias.

Feb 6, 2023 · Science fiction’s sub-genre, known as cyberpunk, imagines a dystopian future in which advanced technology has overtaken society and divided it into classes for the haves and the have-nots....

Jun 12, 2022 · 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).

Our fascination with cyberpunk lies in its unique ability to make dystopian futurology hauntingly relatable. It’s a genre that extrapolates the faults of our current social, economic, and technological paradigms to stimulate discussion about our future path.

Aug 30, 2020 · Combine this imposing and urban building style, over-used by governments and tech companies (looking at you, Apple headquarters) with the dystopian unrest described by sci-fi writers, and you're halfway Cyberpunk 2077.