Cyberpunk

In 1982, William Gibson published the first of a new genre of science fiction novels that featured cyberpunks (young, idealistic computer hackers, virtual reality, "sentient" computers, etc.). Traces how the book became a literary movement and then a subculture.

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""Cyberpunk" was first used in a new genre of science fiction inaugurated by author William Gibson's novel Neuromancer and refers to a movement of outlaw computer hackers. In this tape, William Gibson, hacker hero Michael Synergy and others discuss the trends and manifestations of the new cyberculture. The development of cultural spin-offs such as industrial music, "chip culture," and computer-generated animation are delineated. Also included are anecdotes concerning hackers' disruption of corporate communications systems."
"A video documentary about the literary genre."
"In 1982, William Gibson published the first of a new genre of science fiction novels that featured cyberpunks (young, idealistic computer hackers, virtual reality, "sentient" computers, etc.). Traces how the book became a literary movement and then a subculture."@en
"Documents contemporary U.S. socio-cultural trends--specifically in the San Francisco Bay region--influenced by punk culture and computer and other advanced technologies. Features an interview with science fiction author William Gibson, to whom is attributed the neologism of the title."@en
"Documentaire waarin de 'godfather' van de literaire stroming Cyberpunk, William Gibson, zijn ideeën hierover uiteenzet en naar voren komt dat kunst, film en wetenschap door hem worden beïnvloed."
"Discusses with William Gibson, science fiction writer, how his concepts have become a part of real life in the technology and culture of recent years. Topics covered include: virtual reality, hacking & piracy, art & fashion, industrial music, and mind machines & cyborgs."@en
"English Department. Duration: 60 minutes This program explores the impact of William Gibson's literary vision and the rise of the "cyberpuinks"."
"In 1982 William Gibson published the first of a ground-breaking series of what he assumed were science fiction novels. However, 90% of his 'fictional' concepts have come true. Cyberpunk has its cultural roots in the practice of computer hacking, illegal hardware and software exchange, and hallucinogenic drug use. This video examines reverberations in the fields of medicine and scientific research, creating Gibson's key notion of Cyberspace or 'virtual reality.'"@en
"Examines how the concepts of William Gibson, science fiction writer, have become a part of real life in the technology and culture of recent years. Topics covered include: virtual reality, hacking & piracy, art & fashion, industrial music, and mind machines & cyborgs."@en
"Examines how the concepts of William Gibson, science fiction writer, have become a part of real life in the technology and culture of recent years. Topics covered include: virtual reality, hacking & piracy, art & fashion, industrial music, and mind machines & cyborgs."