Cyberpunk is too dark and gritty, in a world enjoying the light and warmth of modernity.<p>In the 80s the threat of nuclear war, toxic chemicals (dioxins), depleting ozone, etc. not to mention the cultural prominence of the Japanese fueled nerd culture’s flights of fancy and escapism.<p>Today global prosperity, self awareness, and (shudder) regulation has at least staved off these nightmares we dreamed could be reformed by cyberpunk’s promises.<p>I guess that leaves us with …<p>Solarpunk!
Interestingly, I was about to type a longer answer (why we aren't living in a cyperpunk future) and decided to ask ChatGPT which tv show, series, whatever from the 80's comes close to our actual future.<p>Top result was, indeed, Blade Runner.<p>Fascinating~