a genre or design aesthetic of science fiction based around the cultural fears that were endemic in the 1980s and 1990s- urban sprawl, rampant pollution, corporate deregulation, japan, etc.
cyberpunk probably originates with gibson's "neuromancer" series but the classic visual look (oppressive skyscrapers, neon lights, sordid slums, devastated and bleak environments) probably comes from "blade runner."
the main conceit of cyberpunk is 'high-tech, low-humanity;' technology is pervasive, obtrusive, integrated into every aspect of our lives, but in contrast to the optimistic sci-fi of earlier ages, it will not be able to address our myriad social ills. in other words, things will look very cyber, but people will still be punks.
inspired numerous other retrofuturism variants including steampunk, dieselpunk, atompunk, solarpunk, and other nonsense
(n.) a word used in wishful thinking to describe a condition of increased order and technological progress with time.
the supposed end result of extropy will be the achievement of some kind of technological singularity. fingers crossed, i suppose.
the supposed end result of extropy will be the achievement of some kind of technological singularity. fingers crossed, i suppose.
(n.) a term used in physics that describes a condition of microstates not being organized into a coherent macrostate, or in other words a condition of disorder
the second thermodynamic law demands that the universe always gravitate towards more entropy; even the act of painstakingly bringing order a system increases entropy on the microscopic level.
The natural conclusion to these facts is that the universe will eventually reach heat death, in which no energy is left for the universe to continue going. here's hoping.
the second thermodynamic law demands that the universe always gravitate towards more entropy; even the act of painstakingly bringing order a system increases entropy on the microscopic level.
The natural conclusion to these facts is that the universe will eventually reach heat death, in which no energy is left for the universe to continue going. here's hoping.
an individual, often female, whose affection is more easily negotiable than is common
(also: transylvania twist)
(also: sex); a more sophisticated word for the same
that which occurs between two people who love each other very much, or alternatively if they just sort of liked each other, or even if they despised each other but were particularly drunk, lonely or desperate for affection.
that which occurs between two people who love each other very much, or alternatively if they just sort of liked each other, or even if they despised each other but were particularly drunk, lonely or desperate for affection.
the process by which a new human being is brought into the world. traditionally occurs nine months after the act of coitus between a fertile male and female individual.
births are generally regarded as joyous occasions, until the oxytocin wears off and the dread sets in.
births are generally regarded as joyous occasions, until the oxytocin wears off and the dread sets in.
(n.) a celebration held on the day of one's birth meant to congratulate them on not biting the big one yet (see death).
(n.) a party that celebrates surviving one year past a certain event. if the event is a birth it's called a birthday
a country spread across five islands in the easternmost part of east asia.
for some reason, frequently confused with china by outsiders, so let's get this out of the way:
china things: great walls. silken pajamas. jackie chan. mao zedong. confucius. crazy-ass operas.
japan things: ninja. samurai. sumo wrestlers. anime. cherry blossoms. mount fuji. karaoke.
things both places have: noodles. tea. buddhism. urban sprawl.
for some reason, frequently confused with china by outsiders, so let's get this out of the way:
china things: great walls. silken pajamas. jackie chan. mao zedong. confucius. crazy-ass operas.
japan things: ninja. samurai. sumo wrestlers. anime. cherry blossoms. mount fuji. karaoke.
things both places have: noodles. tea. buddhism. urban sprawl.
(n.) a variety of nerd found in japan, exhibiting most of the classical nerd characteristics including aversion to social situations not carried out through the comforting barrier of a computer screen and pop culture jargon
(adj.) that which has the audacity to be other and different
(n.) a hypothetical creature that is extraterrestrial in nature, which is to say, very audaciously other and different. as with ghosts, bigfoot, fairies, and god, one of those things that is not confirmed to actually exist but many people insist they've seen
(n.) a hypothetical creature that is extraterrestrial in nature, which is to say, very audaciously other and different. as with ghosts, bigfoot, fairies, and god, one of those things that is not confirmed to actually exist but many people insist they've seen
(n.) a quality historically defining the upper class (noblemen); considered to be roughly synonymous with grace, dignity, erudition and composure, in practice it's more shorthand for "friends in high places and doesn't have to work for a living"
(n.) a place where plants or animals are raised so that they can be processed into food for people to eat, in the period before industrial factories took over this role
Nobody's sure what art is exactly, but they know what they like
(n.) an art and storytelling medium that consists of moving images projected onto a screen. historically followed the same trend as all art forms: "this art form will never catch on," "this art form isn't as good as the art forms we had in my day," "this art form was better when i was growing up," and "not enough porn"
a game in which people attempt to predict certain things that will happen, forfeiting money or possessions if they are incorrect
the more upscale version of gambling is the stock market
the more upscale version of gambling is the stock market
a competitive recreational activity. exists for the detriment of schoolchildren so they may build character, as well as for the benefit of the gambling community.
"real" sports: football, hockey, tennis, basketball, baseball, pugilism, allegedly lacrosse and polo in places where rich people are found
"not real" sports (that is, possibly made up on the spot as an elaborate prank): curling, cricket
"real" sports: football, hockey, tennis, basketball, baseball, pugilism, allegedly lacrosse and polo in places where rich people are found
"not real" sports (that is, possibly made up on the spot as an elaborate prank): curling, cricket
(n.) a culinary concoction of flour and shortening heated until appropriately flaky, pillowy, or, doughy, as tastes warrant. one of france's contributions to society
(n.) 1) someone who is no longer your wife. this was certainly worth an entry, wasn't it? 2) good-for-nothing shrewish harpy hag
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