Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses 6.7: Brainstorming a Cyberpunk Story

Jul 18, 2011
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INSIGHT

Programming Reality with Ancient Concepts

  • Combining Sanskrit, programmable clay, and Buddhism creates a unique cyberpunk premise involving programming reality itself.
  • This approach shifts programming from computers to minds and reality, blending technology with ancient concepts.
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Dangerous DRM Tattoos

  • Tattoos embedded with programmable nanoparticles function as connectivity and augmentation tools.
  • DRM-enabled tattoos can enforce licensing but pose lethal risks if tampered with, adding cyberpunk conflict.
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Solar Tattoos as Augmentations

  • Tattoos serve as solar-powered augmentations enabling calorie reduction and enhanced connectivity.
  • They guide wearers via sensory signals and can migrate into the nervous system for deeper control, complicating use.
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