You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?
You dreamt of horses.
Horses, Horses, in the End the Light Remains Pure.
https://cup.columbia.edu/book/horses-horses-in-the-end-the-light-remains-pure/9780231178693
You:
can you write a modern sonnet for me about a cyberpunk and her love of wild horses?
Copilot:
Certainly! Here’s a modern sonnet that captures the essence of a cyberpunk’s love for wild horses:
In neon-lit streets where data pulses flow,
A cyberpunk, her circuits humming bright,
She dreams of freedom, where the wild winds blow,
And horses gallop through the endless night.
Her eyes, augmented, seek the untamed,
Beyond the city's walls, the concrete maze,
Where holographic stallions are unnamed,
And memories of grasslands set ablaze.
She rides the binary currents of the net,
Her heart a fusion of code and primal fire,
A rebel soul, unbridled and beset,
Yearning for the open plains, the wild desire.
In cyberspace, she finds her phantom steed,
A love that transcends circuits, wires, and need.
May this sonnet evoke the spirit of both technology and untamed beauty—the cyberpunk and her wild horses.
“What’s magical, sometimes, has deeper roots than reason.”
Mary Oliver, from Blue Horses
Ode to the horse
https://specialcollectionsarchive.exeter.ac.uk/exhibits/show/ronaldduncan/writing/thehorse
You
how would you define a cyberpunk?
Copilot
Certainly! A cyberpunk is a subgenre of science fiction that emerged in the 1980s. It often portrays a dystopian future where advanced technology coexists with societal decay. Here are some defining characteristics of cyberpunk:
• High-Tech, Low-Life: In cyberpunk worlds, powerful corporations wield immense technological influence, while the majority of people struggle in poverty. The contrast between cutting-edge technology and gritty urban life is central.
• Cyberspace and Virtual Reality: Cyberpunk narratives explore virtual realms, hacking, and interconnected networks. Characters often “jack in” to cyberspace, where they navigate digital landscapes and encounter AI constructs.
• Antiheroes and Rebels: Protagonists are typically anti-establishment figures—hackers, mercenaries, or rogue detectives. They challenge authority, fight against oppressive systems, and seek personal freedom.
• Urban Sprawl: The setting is often a sprawling, neon-lit metropolis. Megacities teem with life, crime, and corruption. Alleyways, skyscrapers, and backstreet clubs form the backdrop.
• Body Modification: Cybernetic enhancements are commonplace. Characters sport neural implants, robotic limbs, and augmented senses. The boundary between human and machine blurs.
• Corporate Control: Multinational corporations dominate society, influencing politics, media, and technology. Their power extends beyond borders, and they manipulate governments and individuals.
• Noir Aesthetics: Cyberpunk embraces a noir sensibility—rain-soaked streets, dimly lit alleys, and morally ambiguous characters. Shadows and reflections abound.
• Existential Questions: Themes of identity, reality, and existential angst permeate cyberpunk. Is the digital self as real as the physical? What defines humanity?
• Fashion and Style: Leather jackets, mirrored shades, neon hair, and cybernetic implants define the fashion. The visual aesthetic is a blend of punk rebellion and futuristic flair.
• Soundtrack: Synthwave, industrial music, and pulsating electronic beats create the sonic landscape of cyberpunk.
In essence, cyberpunk explores the collision of humanity, technology, and societal decay—a thrilling fusion of high-tech intrigue and gritty realism.
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