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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- Cyberpunk delves into anti-corporate power and societal consequences.
- Visual elements like implants and transhumanism define cyberpunk works.
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Exploring Cyberpunk Genre
Cyberpunk genre is examined in detail, delving into its defining features such as high-tech, low-life concept, the influence of the 1980s era with concerns about corporations and the sexual revolution, and the thematic focus on anti-corporate power, economic disempowerment, and social consequences.
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