20th century Quote by William Gibson
“'Cyberspace' as a term is sort of over. It's over in the way that, after a certain time, people stopped using the suffix '-electro' to make things cool, because everything was electrical. 'Electro' was all over the early 20th century, and now it's gone. I think 'cyber' is sort of the same way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Neuromancer by William Gibson, 1984
The term "cyber" has become as cliché as "electro" once was, losing its novelty as the concept it describes becomes commonplace.
In simple terms: Cyber is now a worn‑out buzzword.
Key Takeaway
Use fresh language to describe new tech.
Themes
language evolution
technology
culture
buzzwords
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- marketing copy
- tech journalism
- product naming
Key Concepts
semantics
branding
trend cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep language vivid?
- What replaces buzzwords?
A Different Perspective
New terms may still feel gimmicky.
