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Early use of the word "punk" to signify a criminal.
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The word "cybernetics" coined by Norbert Wiener
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The word "cyborg" coined by Manfred Clynes
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The Ramones release first album; punk begins
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Software published (Jan.)Gibson attends ArmadiloCon and reads the opening chapter of his work-in-progress, Neuromancer. "Behind the Mirrorshade: A Look at Punk SF" panel held. (Oct.) Blade Runner released