1. Cyberpunk: The Idea
Term coined in by Bruce Bethke
The Cyberspace Concept punk part reflects streetwise attitude
Tone tends to be dark, cynical
Immersion in computer generated, shared
worlds is a key theme
I202: Fall 2003 Other themes
Alteration of human bodies, genes
Thomas Haigh Popular culture, music, media power
Critical of corporate power
Session 19 Often romantic, rebellious