Week 9's lecture was a follow on from week 8.
This week the topic was on cyberpunk and one of Cyberpunks most famously known writers, William Gibson.
First of all, what is cyberpunk?
Cyberpunk can be described as a social and political theory that explores and studies urban society, cultural theories and sociology of the future. Cyberpunk revolves around the notion that world will become a technological dystopian age in the near future.
Who is William Gibson?
William Gibson is the face of Cyberpunk, having written an amounting number of books Gibson's career is focused on many notions of the science fiction sub-genre.
Gibson's first short story, 'Burning Chrome' in fact created the notion of cyberspace.
His most recognised work though would be his book, 'Neuromancer' written in 1984 that expands on the notions represented in, 'Burning Chrome.'
Gibson's works to be seem like they would present some interesting concepts, although I believe they would appeal mostly to individuals interested in science fiction.
As for the notions and theories for Cyberpunk, I think are more universal. In my opinion I think that the theories of the fusion of man and machine and the world as a technological dystopian future are both interesting and questionable, as anything seems possible with technology in this age.
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