I'm trying to find out who first coined the term 'cyberpunk'. I'm curious about the origin of this specific genre label and would like to know the creator.
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Moonshadow
Sat Feb 01 2025
The term "cyberpunk" was first introduced by Minnesota writer Bruce Bethke.
CherryBlossomBloom
Sat Feb 01 2025
In 1983, Bethke coined the term for his short story titled "Cyberpunk".
Giuseppe
Sat Feb 01 2025
This story was published in an edition of Amazing Science Fiction Stories.
WhisperInfinity
Fri Jan 31 2025
Following its publication, the term "cyberpunk" gained popularity.
GangnamGlamour
Fri Jan 31 2025
It was soon adopted as a label to describe the works of various authors.