Debating Cyberpunk Elements in Tron and Ready Player One

This chapter explores the cyberpunk aesthetics and themes in movies like Tron and Ready Player One, with speakers sharing differing opinions on their classification within the genre. The discussion delves into the defining factors of cyberpunk, such as technology and societal critique, and debates whether certain works truly embody these elements. The comparison of virtual reality adaptations and 80s nostalgia within the context of cyberpunk elements also sparks conversation on corporate power and human nature.