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The article discusses the evolution of the Cyberpunk genre, contrasting the original themes of Philip K. Dick's work with the glamorous portrayal in Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. It highlights Mike Pondsmith's Cyberpunk 2013, which presents a politically charged dystopia where technology dominates life, and critiques the lack of public services. The piece also notes the success of CD Projekt Red in adapting this universe into popular media with Cyberpunk 2077 and the Edgerunners series, maintaining the original's essence while reaching a broader audience.