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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:

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

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

He's an actor who will change his physique for a role if needed. You can see how Bale changed for The Mechanic for an example.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Assuming you mean The Machinist? I suppose expecting an actor to physically alter themselves that much to the detriment of their own health is pretty cyberpunk!

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

Yeah. My bad.

I don't expect that level of altering, just that being buff right now doesn't mean much.