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a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology
What is "cyberpunk"?
Cyberpunk is a genre of science fiction that features a high-tech, futuristic world where advanced technology coexists with societal decay and often, dystopian elements. The genre typically focuses on themes like advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and hacking, set against a backdrop of corporate control and urban chaos. Cyberpunk stories often include protagonists who are anti-heroes or rebels navigating through a gritty, technologically advanced society. The genre explores the conflicts between technology and humanity, highlighting the impact of advanced technology on social and personal dynamics.
a writer of science fiction set in a lawless subculture of an oppressive society dominated by computer technology
a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism
