The article critiques the narrow pop culture view of cyberpunk, specifically its focus on neon megacities and dystopian aesthetics. It praises the show Mr. Robot, which offers a more authentic portrayal of cybersecurity and hacking inspired by real-world events and cultures. Created by Sam Esmail, Mr. Robot introduces Elliot Alderson, a complex antihero that resonates with contemporary societal themes. This series is said to elevate the understanding of hacking and resistance in today's digital world, echoing themes from the genre's early architects like Katsuhiro Otomo and William Gibson.
Much to the chagrin of real-life hackers and information security employees everywhere, cybersecurity had mostly been portrayed as some three-dimensional reality of esoteric, incomprehensible digital knowledge prior to Mr. Robot.
The end result became one of the most authentic and expert-celebrated depictions of cybersecurity and hacking ever.
Our lovably misanthropic guide into this new world is Elliot Alderson... a cybersecurity engineer by day and cyber-vigilante by night.
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