Glossary Entry: Cyberpunk
Definition
Cyberpunk is a popular subgenre of science fiction that deals with the way computers and technology have slowly begun to take over our lives.
Common themes include the dangers of transhumanism, corporate overreach, the devaluation of human life, and a frightening amount of neon.
Some well-known Cyberpunk movies are Blade Runner, Robocop, Demolition Man, and The Matrix.
Common themes include the dangers of transhumanism, corporate overreach, the devaluation of human life, and a frightening amount of neon.
Some well-known Cyberpunk movies are Blade Runner, Robocop, Demolition Man, and The Matrix.
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