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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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[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago (2 children)

These are all just rumors so far, so I doubt it'll happen. But if it means the Neuromancer series is actually moving forward, I'm all for that.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Neuromancer seems cursed when it comes to adaptations. There have been many attempts over the years and not a single one made it to the screen.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Hmm, do you think they did a good job with Foundation?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think they did a good job with Silo. 😁

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I actually feel the opposite about those two series. Foundation series diverges from the books in a really fun and welcome way. Silo series felt pretty watered down from the books.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Apple Inc.(AAPL) is a very funny company to be producing adaptations of classic cyberpunk novels

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago

While true, IMO they’re kinda killing it with their sci-fi shows.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Isn't Pattinson a bit buff for a junkie hacker like Case?

[–] eletes 3 points 9 months ago

I'm down, he's been crushing it for the past 7-8 years.