cyberpunk literature

Cyberpunk literature is a subgenre of science fiction that typically features advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence and cybernetics, set against a backdrop of a dystopian society. It explores themes like the impact of technology on humanity, corporate power, and social inequality. Characters often include antiheroes—rebels or outcasts navigating a high-tech world marked by digital landscapes and urban decay. Prominent works, such as William Gibson's "Neuromancer," portray a near-future reality where the boundaries between human and machine blur, reflecting contemporary anxieties about technology's influence on our lives and society.