For those wondering what typically defines the cyberpunk literary genre, its key elements include:

High-tech, low-life scenarios: Advanced technology, such as cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, is prevalent, but it exists alongside widespread societal breakdown and poverty.

Dystopian future:
The settings are typically bleak and oppressive, often dominated by powerful corporations or decentralized, corrupt power structures.

Impact of technology on humanity:
Cyberpunk explores how technology shapes society, culture, and individual identity .

Antiheroes and rebellion:
Characters are often morally ambiguous rebels fighting against oppressive systems.