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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:
- Dystopian city setting where mega-corporations rule
- Full integration of technology into society, featuring cybernetic implants
- Outsider protagonists (punks) who often are very familiar with the technology around them
- Hard boiled detective and film noir vibes and influence
- Themes dabbling in trans-humanism, existentialism, and what it means to be human.
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Tron and GitS are actually two of my favorites. Their aesthetic captured me at a young age and I’ve been hooked since. The Expanse was a really good, real-feeling semi cyber-punk series (books and show).
I've had The Expanse on the backburner for way too long, really need to get to the show and books!
As good as the show is, and it’s reallllly good, the books are better. You’ll probably benefit from watching season 1, then reading as you’ll get a great visual aide to you mind’s eye as you read. Don’t skip the novellas either, they are great.