In his article, Carl Abbott explores fictional cities in science fiction. Due to the shortage of resources, environmental degradation, and other problems. The concept of CyberCities reveals the modernity of technological advances and the industrial side of cities, giving birth to cyberpunk cities. From clay and wood. From bricks to concrete, cities gradually become large machines; as Le Corbusier said, “a house is a machine for living,” and technological advances meet every human need. The inhabitants of these cities have to create a new way of life to survive, which the author calls “migrating cities.” Their cities can move, walk or fly, reflecting society’s environmental concerns, as these cities are often forced to wander by ecological problems. Some films reveal both class issues and the darkness within human beings.
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You identified the key issues which may be explored through the films mentioned by Abbott. Perhaps you could try to extend the discussion by bringing in your own observations.
Are you also referencing Boyer’s text on CyberCities? They seem a little abrupt and disconnected from the rest of your response.