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A Brief History of Cyberpunk

By jamuscommunicates
  • Use of the word "punk" to signify a criminal.

    Use of the word "punk" to signify a criminal.

  • The word "cybernetics" coined by Norbert Wiener

    The word "cybernetics" coined by Norbert Wiener

  • The Ramones release first album and 'Punk' as we know it is born.

    The Ramones release first album and 'Punk' as we know it is born.

  • Blade Runner and Tron released.

    Blade Runner and Tron released.

    Advanced Technology and a distopian future themes emerge.

  • Bruce Bethke coins the term Cyberpunk

    The name was originally coined by Bruce Bethke as the title of his short story "Cyberpunk," published in 1983. Cyberpunk fiction usually features advanced or futuristic technology, as well as a general breakdown of society in one way or another.

  • Cyberspace coined. Neuromancer published, Terminator released.

  • In England, Max Dowhham's "Cyberpunk: the Final Solution" published in Vague

  • Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) founded

  • EFF moves to Washington D.C. and is immediately compromised

  • Wired Magazine begins publication

    Wired Magazine begins publication

  • A Cyberpunk Manifesto published by Christian As. Kirtchev

  • The Cyberpunk Project and Cyberpunk Information Database opened

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