The History of CyberPunk By AinslieMarieFrench Jan 1, 1928 Use of the word 'PUNK' to label someone as a criminal Jan 1, 1948 Norbert Wiener invented word 'CYBERNETICS' Jan 1, 1960 Manfred Clynes invented word 'CYBORG' Jan 1, 1976 Ramones release first album; Punk was born Jan 1, 1977 Sex Pistols release first song; Punk becomes notorious Jul 1, 1977 Punk becomes very popular; The Clash releases first album Jan 1, 1982 Software Published Aug 30, 1982 'Tron' released Aug 30, 1984 Neuromancer published 'CyberSpace'