Entity: BLADE-RUNNER
Blade Runner is a term used in the context of a 1982 US film directed by Ridley Scott and refers to special police officers tasked with hunting down replicant rogues in a dystopian Cyberpunk world.
BLADE-RUNNER
Etymology
In the Blade Runner Universe, the term 'Blade Runner' is a job description with little to no specific meaning, coined as a cool name for detectives on special tasks in a dystopian Cyberpunk setting.
Definition
Blade Runner refers to special police officers trained to hunt down replicant rogues in a futuristic, dystopian world.
Historical Context
The term 'Blade Runner' originated from the 1982 US film 'Blade Runner' directed by Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford. It has since become synonymous with the genre of Cyberpunk and futuristic noir.
Cultural Significance
'Blade Runner' has left a lasting impact on popular culture, influencing numerous films, TV shows, and literary works in the realm of science fiction and Cyberpunk.
Related Concepts
Blade Runner is often associated with themes of artificial intelligence, identity, and the ethical implications of advanced technology in society.
See Also
A term used to describe special police officers in a dystopian Cyberpunk world who are assigned to track down replicant rogues.