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Exploring Cyberpunk: Science Fiction, Philosophy, and Theory

2020/12/20
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Explore the role of art, aesthetics, and literature in shaping our understanding of the future, with a specific focus on cyberpunk. Discover how cyberpunk differs from other science fiction genres like Star Wars or Star Trek, and delve into its prescient relevance to contemporary society. 0:00: Intro2:53: Neoliberalism of Cyberpunk4:40: Private Military5:24: Ultimate Hedonism and Postfordism6:41: Transhumanism and Postmodernism8:18: The Loss of Future10:32: Conclusionary Thoughts12:11: A Message #Cyberpunk #ScienceFiction #Philosophy #Theory #Art #Aesthetics #Literature #Neoliberalism #PrivateMilitary #Hedonism #Postfordism #Transhumanism #Postmodernism #Future

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