Selects: The Max Headroom Affair
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The Rise of Max Headroom
This chapter explores the cultural phenomenon of Max Headroom, detailing his origins as an AI character introduced in the 1984 movie. It highlights his impact on advertising, television, and the cyberpunk genre while examining his ironic humor and commentary on media and consumerism. The discussion also reflects on the evolution of nerd culture in the 1980s and the larger implications of Max's character in pop culture.
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