Entity: CYBERPUNK
Cyberpunk is a genre of science fiction characterized by countercultural antiheroes navigating a high-tech, dehumanizing future. It features slang shaped by the cynical, internationalist, and tech-savvy world of cyberpunks.
CYBERPUNK
Etymology
The term 'cyberpunk' was coined by writer Bruce...
Definition
In science fiction circles, 'cyberpunk' is a genre that often features countercultural antiheroes trapped in a dehumanizing high-tech future.
Historical Context
The roots of cyberpunk extend back to the technical fiction of the 1940s and '50s, evolving over the years into a mature genre.
Cultural Significance
Cyberpunk reflects a cynical, internationalist, and tech-savvy world, with slang that incorporates foreign words, technical jargon, and general callousness.
Related Concepts
Another subgenre is 'biopunk' from the early 1990s, focusing on biotechnology rather than informational technology.
See Also
A genre of science fiction featuring countercultural antiheroes in a dehumanizing high-tech future, with slang reflecting the cynical and tech-savvy nature of cyberpunks.