cyberpunk
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There are a lot fewer neon-drenched skyscrapers and risqué robots than we were promised, but a quarter of the way through the 21st century, we are indeed essentially living inside a cyberpunk dystopia.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
Dizzying architecture, bright lights and a cyberpunk vibe have made Chongqing a must-see destination for Chinese and international tourists alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
In discussing the car’s aesthetic early on, Musk referenced cyberpunk and Blade Runner, a film that features sleek metallic vehicles, though with rounded silhouettes designed for aerodynamic speed.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2025
The highly-anticipated sequel to the 1982 cyberpunk classic Blade Runner, starred Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas and Jared Leto, and won two Academy Awards.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
Overall, she seemed to be going for a sort of mid-’80s postapocalyptic cyberpunk girl-next-door look.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
