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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.

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 months ago

Thanks for posting! I enjoy reading your stuff.

[–] prospero@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 months ago

Slowly but surely homie!

[–] JacobCoffinWrites@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 months ago

Thanks for working so hard to keep the community going! I really like this place

[–] alphasixtyfive@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago

Congratulations! This community feels way more alive and current than Reddit one.

[–] Sergio@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago

!cyberpunk@lemmy.zip - now more than ever!