Cyberpunk
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Cyberpunk is a kind of literature. It is mainly used in Science Fiction. The name was first used in the 1980s, to describe the novel Neuromancer, by William Gibson. Usually this is used to describe a kind of dystopia.
[change] In general
Cyberpunk authors describe different settings. These settings are often characterised by societies that are technologically very advanced. Very often, the power to rule is held by only a few corporations. These corporations control the technology. Technological advancement has stopped. Instead of being beneficial to all, technology is used by the few corporations, only for their own interests.
[change] Well-known books
- Philip K. Dick, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (made into the movie: Blade Runner)
- Bruce Bethke, Cyberpunk
- William Gibson, Neuromancer
- Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira (manga, also anime)