Key moments in cyberpunk

By Merran

  • You're a punk.

    You're a punk.
    The word "punk" was used to describe a criminal.

  • Cybernetics

    Cybernetics
    The word "cybernetics" was created by Norbert Wiener

  • Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep

    Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep
    'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep', written by Phillip K. Dick, was published. This book was the basis for the film Blade Runner.

  • The Ramones debut

    The Ramones debut
    The Ramones release their first album and start the punk movement.

  • Cyber-what?

    Cyber-what?
    The term "cyberpunk" was coined by Bruce Bethke in a short story. This is the first reported use of the term.

  • It's finally Time.

    It's finally Time.
    Time Magazine publishes a "Cyberpunk" cover story and takes it into the mainstream.

  • The Matrix

    The Matrix
    The Matrix is released.