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Old guy here. I am a long time punk-rocker, tech enthusiast, and generally ideologically anti-authoritarian & anti-capitalist.

By far the most punk (cyber and otherwise) thing I have done in my life is become a public school teacher working in a low-income urban school district.

Get an emulator and play Shadowrun for Sega Genesis.

Enigma goes hard.

Agreed. That is exactly why I chose to sign-up for this particular community. I am enjoying the cyberpunk aesthetic. After the Reddit debacle I started exploring other options, but wasn't especially drawn to many of the other Lemmy servers, until I came across this one. So far, through the limited exploring I've done, the community seems mature and feels a little like the forums of bygone days. Although I am generally a lurker, I am hoping to make a positive contribution to this server.

I'd recommend maybe checking out some post-industrial bands like Skinny Puppy or Front Line Assembly. Might be the vibe you're looking for.

Here are a couple of examples: Skiny Puppy - "Testure" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLm9mhh7gvg

Front Line Assembly - "Mindphaser" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWjBPIbJMzY

Have you played Disco Elysium? The game deals with similar issues self-expression, identify, politics, and social problems. That being said, If you've not played Disco Elysium, it's worth a try. I can't recommend it enough. One of the most memorable games I've played in years.

I'm going to have to try this!

Great read.

What essay did you read if you don't mind my asking?

Great recommendations!

"Let's make like a tree, and get the fuck out of here!"

All sensible people be like...