Webthe rapid development of nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence (ai) further promise the physical transformation of the human body, and may be ushering in an era of a. Webstanding in the corner of a foyles on charing cross road is william gibson, the father of cyberpunk. Webwilliam gibson, the author of neuromancer and coiner of the term cyberspace, talks about his nonfiction collection distrust that particular flavor. Webthis interview originally aired on march 28, 2020. William gibson is considered the father of cyberpunk, a branch of science fiction.