Cyberpunk
What is Cyberpunk?
Cyberpunk is a science-fiction sub-genre dealing with the integration of society and technology in dystopian settings. Often referred to as “low-life and high tech,” Cyberpunk stories deal with outsiders (punks) who fight against the oppressors in society (usually mega corporations that control everything) via technological means (cyber). If the punks aren’t actively fighting against a megacorp, they’re still dealing with living in a world completely dependent on high technology.
Cyberpunk characteristics include:
- Dystopian city setting where mega-corporations rule
- Full integration of technology into society, featuring cybernetic implants
- Outsider protagonists (punks) who often are very familiar with the technology around them
- Hard boiled detective and film noir vibes and influence
- Themes dabbling in trans-humanism, existentialism, and what it means to be human.
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Not rambling when you have something functional to say bud. This adds to the conversation.
I feel like the whole "system is broke but still trust it" thing is actually closer to reality than what fiction normally depicts. We have TONs of proof that so many systems are broken but the certainty of how they work prevents corrections a lot of the time.
Also the "True Believer" character shows up in season 2, and whilst she has an arc she never stops believing in the system. She's so indoctrinated that even with visible flaws she chooses the certainty of Sybil over any possible alternative.
And here's the thing, Sybil DOES work for 99% of the population. It's insanely accurate, and functions well, the problem is the people who slip through the cracks or hell even the ONE guy who the system never sees who's only desire is to break the damn thing.
Obviously it's not up your alley but man it really sells for me