Episode 14: Cyberpunk - Hacking Into The Genre

Cyberpunk's roots trace back to the science fiction writers of the 1960s and '70s. Over five decades later, the genre remains a go-to for modern storytellers.

 

On today's episode, we discuss the key elements of cyberpunk (dystopian futures, high tech worlds, hacker culture, and isolated loners), as well as films, TV, animation, video games, and comic books that fall squarely within the genre (Blade Runner, Strange Days, Mr. Robot, Akira, Final Fantasy, and Judge Dredd).

 

We also ask a few questions.

 

Cyberpunk is often a bleak look at a possible future. Is there hope to be found in cyberpunk stories or are they mostly cautionary tales?

 

And as our world begins to mirror the world portrayed in cyberpunk, will the genre eventually lose its relevancy?