Cyberpunk
(noun)
A subgenre of science fiction characterized by a focus on the impact of technology and its consequences, often in a dark or dystopian future setting.
Origin:
The word 'cyberpunk' is a combination of the words 'cybernetics' and 'punk'.
Examples:
- The movie 'Blade Runner' is a classic example of the cyberpunk genre.
- The protagonist of the cyberpunk novel was a hacker who fought against a totalitarian government.
- The cyberpunk subculture was known for its eclectic mix of high tech and punk fashion.
- The video game 'Deus Ex' was a popular cyberpunk shooter set in a dystopian future.
- The artist's cyberpunk paintings depicted a future world filled with advanced technology and societal decay.