Cyberpunk 101

Cyberpunk for Dummies: Because the Future is Confusing

Awesome Cyberpunk: Resources for the Neon Shadowrunner

Welcome to your one-stop shop for all things cyberpunk! Whether you're a seasoned netwalker or a curious newbie, this curated list provides a deep dive into the genre's core themes, technology, and communities.

Forget the drek-infested dregs of the datastream, chummer! Dive into the neon labyrinth of cyberpunk with this curated stash of resources. Whether you're a seasoned netrunner or a curious noob just waking up to the megacorporate matrix, this guide will boost your signal and get you wired into the heart of the genre.

Beyond the Basics:

Movies:

• Blade Runner (1982): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/
• Ghost in the Shell (1995): https://myanimelist.net/anime/43/Koukaku_Kidoutai
• Akira (1988): https://myanimelist.net/anime/47/Akira
• Existenz (1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAdbdUt_h9M
• Dredd (2012): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343727/

Games:

• Cyberpunk 2077: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk_2077
• Shadowrun series: https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/shadowrun-sixth-world-core-rulebook
• Deus Ex series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deus_Ex:_Human_Revolution
• Transistor: https://www.supergiantgames.com/games/transistor/
• Ghostrunner: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1139900/Ghostrunner/

Books:

• Neuromancer by William Gibson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538861/neuromancer-by-william-gibson/
• Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/40617/do-androids-dream-of-electric-sheep-by-philip-k-dick/9780345404473
• Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/snow-crash-neal-stephenson/1100301882
• Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40792913-altered-carbon

Art & Music:

• Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/1B2QrHbMox8vPXUY7rXAFp
• Perturbator: https://perturbator.bandcamp.com/music
• Carpenter Brut: https://carpenterbrut.bandcamp.com/
• Jenny LeClue art: https://ariel-s-awesome.tumblr.com/post/654255713142620160/jenny-leclue-ended-up-hitting-both-my-grew-up

Deep Dive:

Cyberpunk subreddits:

• r/Cyberpunk: https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberpunkgame/
• r/Shadowrun: https://www.reddit.com/r/Shadowrun/
• r/Cyberpunk2077: https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberpunkgame/
• r/Edgerunners: https://www.reddit.com/r/edgerunners/

Cyberpunk blogs & websites:

• Neon Dystopia: https://www.facebook.com/neondystopia/
• A Critical Look at Cyberpunk: https://cyberpunk.fandom.com/wiki/Critical_Error_%28perk%29
• The Cyberpunk Database: https://cyberpunkdatabase.net/

Podcasts:

• Cyberpunk: Down The Rabbit Hole: https://soundcloud.com/myuu/down-the-rabbit-hole
• Glitch in the System: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wc9yNagdvauJ3NJf1pwpS
• Shadowrun: Sprawl Talk: https://www.rpgpub.com/threads/shadowrun-in-the-sprawl.2371/

Explore the neon labyrinth with these sections:

• Cyberpunk:

  • FAQ: https://sizeof.cat/post/cyberpunk-faq/
  • What is /cyb/erpunk?: https://pastebin.com/pmn9vzWZ
  • How do I into /cyb/erpunk?: https://pastebin.com/5tpNFQds
  • Huge list of cyberpunk media: https://sizeof.cat/post/cyberpunk/
  • The cyberdeck: https://pastebin.com/7fE4BVBg
  • Cyberlife: https://jinteki.industries/files/cyberlife.7z
  • Bibliothek: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/4m5hd2065hde8/Bibliothek

• Reverse Engineering:

  • Getting into /re/: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/Reverse_Engineering

• Security:

  • "Shit just got real": https://pastebin.com/rqrLK6X0
  • Cybersecurity basics: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/Cybersecurity_-_/sec/_guide
  • and armory: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/Cybersecurity_-_basics_and_armory
  • learning: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/Cybersecurity_-_Learning/News/CTFs
  • Reference books (PW: ABD52oM8T1fghmY0): https://mega.nz/#F!YigVhZCZ!RznVxTiA0iN-N6Ps01pEJw
  • PDFs: https://mega.nz/#F!zGJT1QQQ!O-8yiH845GN26ajAvkoLkA
  • EFF anti-surveillance: https://ssd.eff.org/
  • Other library: https://mega.nz/file/UCgEGAjb#rwNcnMAQCUUbSp8supsFvn9QEHCWUW86eLcZa16ZG4Y

• Privacy:

  • Tools: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/
  • Hitchhiker’s Guide: https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html
  • Hardware: https://ryf.fsf.org/products
  • Frontends: https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/Privacy_friendly_frontends
  • OSINT Guide: https://inteltechniques.com/index.html
  • Firmware: https://libreboot.org/
  • RMS: https://stallman.org/facebook.html

• Hackerman General:

  • VM/CTFs:
    • http://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/ - easy beginner
    • https://www.vulnhub.com/ - prebroken images
    • https://www.hackthebox.eu/ - super secret club
  • Huge info dump: https://hmg.neocities.org/

Stay tuned for updates and contributions! Want to be part of the project? See the "Contributing" section below.

Stay Frosty, Chummer!

Remember, the streets may be mean, but the data's free. Now go forth and explore the neon labyrinth, glitch the system, and rewrite the future!

Don't get lost in the neon shadows, runner. Use these resources wisely, hack the system, and carve your own path in the cyberpunk world!

Contributing:

If you have resources you think belong in this list, feel free to contribute! Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

Remember:

The journey into the cyberpunk world is yours to forge. Hack the system, stay vigilant, and enjoy the ride!