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The Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Subgenre Explained

Written by Joshua Kristian McCoy
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Far more than the title of a game, this enduringly popular aesthetic and storytelling genre has a deep history and a powerful influence.

The term "cybernetic" refers to the melding of flesh and machinery, while "punk "refers to the aggressive and rebellious genre of hard rock music. Combining the two evokes imagery of robotic augmentation, artificial intelligence, rebellion against corporate oligarchy by a battered but scrappy underclass, and Keanu Reeves.

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