I was recently reading an article published in Time Magazine (Dec. 14, 2009) about the “rise” of steampunk. For your reference, you can find the article here. In this article, the author contends that steampunk is becoming “increasingly intense and relevant.” My interpretation of the author’s thesis is that steampunk is popular because it is a way of re-humanizing our technology and increasing our comprehension of the technology that rules our lives. I don’t disagree with the idea that this is one level of appeal of steampunk, but I don’t think that concept truly describes why so many people are currently attracted to it. Also, I disagree with the author’s premise that steampunk is a “subculture.” We will be exploring these ideas in more detail in future posts, but I’m curious about what others think of the ideas posed in this article. Please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! Also, sign up to participate in the Great Steampunk Debate of 2010 to share your opinions with a larger audience. The forums there will open May 1, 2010.
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Posted April 19th, 2010 by Frenzy Gals