Worldcasting Podcast Is It Cyberpunk? with Tim Hickson
Apr 26, 2022
Returning guest Tim Hickson and others explore the essence of cyberpunk, its evolution, transhumanism, and societal impact. They discuss Canadian TV shows, mythical elements in 'Shadow Run', and debate the cyberpunk status of 'Tron' and 'Ready Player One'. The conversation also delves into the 'Murder Bot Diaries' series and debates whether 'Sneakers' fits the cyberpunk criteria.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Essence of Cyberpunk
01:40 • 27min
Expanding Cyberpunk Boundaries Through Lesser-Known Works
28:37 • 8min
Exploring Canadian TV Shows and Cyberpunk Themes
36:24 • 5min
Exploration of Transhumanism in 'The Fractal Prince' and Mythical Elements in 'Shadow Run'
41:04 • 5min
Debating Cyberpunk Elements in Tron and Ready Player One
45:49 • 13min
Exploring the 'Murder Bot Diaries' Series and Its Cyberpunk Elements
58:57 • 4min
Debating the Cyberpunk Status of 'Sneakers'
01:02:33 • 17min