Cyberpunk

Key events in the history of Cyberpunk.

By CaoimheMacCarthy
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    Cyberpunk History

  • BladeRunner film is released.

    BladeRunner film is released.
    BladeRunner, directed by Ridley Scott is released as a Cyberpunk film noir loosley based on the novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" written by Phillip K Dick.

  • Cyberpunk term was first introduced.

    Cyberpunk term was first introduced.
    Bruce Bethke's short story, titled "Cyberpunk" was published. Therefore creating the term.

  • William Gibson's novel "Neuromancer" is published.

    William Gibson's novel "Neuromancer" is published.
    At the time, this novel made a huge splash as it captured futuristic concerns of the public, which panicked many people into a state of anxiety.

  • Venor Vinge's "A Fire Upon Deep" is published.

    Venor Vinge's "A Fire Upon Deep" is published.
    Venor Vinge was well known for his extensive writings on issues such as machine intelligence and mind embodiment.

  • Time Magazine's cover article "Cyberpunk".

    Time Magazine's cover article "Cyberpunk".