Genn Kato

There are drug addicts. There are alcohol addicts. And then there are writing addicts. I belong to the latter.

Kendo is an old martial art that reflects the spirit of the samurai. Unlike other martial arts that focus on specific aspects of samurai swordsmanship, kendo tends to be highly competitive. In practice, this means that kendo practitioners often engage in one-on-one fights. This naturally leads to a stronger focus on techniques that are effective in actual combat.

What do William Gibson, Neal Stephenson, Philip K. Dick, and Bruce Sterling have in common? It’s simple — they were all passionate about cyberpunk, and some even helped define the movement.