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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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I know the description calls this a "sci-fi black comedy", but needing to watch an ad in its entirety before being allowed to enter your home feels like a perfectly cyberpunk satire to me.

I guess it's just a 40-minute short film that will be making the rounds at film festivals this year. Hopefully they'll post the full thing to youtube when those festivals are done though. It looks fun.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)

"Cyberpunk satire" seems like a redundant term. "Cyberpunk black comedy" seems perfect.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Hmm. But it got me thinking about what a parody of the cyberpunk genre would look like.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Feels very Black Mirror to me. Not a bad thing at all.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Reminds me of the premise of We Happy Few. Or maybe Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep since that also had artificial neurotransmitters for mood control.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

1984 movie as well. I can't remember if they're in the book too. If it isn't than I know Brave New World had them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Thanks for posting this