Spacepunk is an idea that stands on the shoulders of giants, ideas that have inspired us for a long time to work towards human progress to eventually take our place carrying life to the farthest star. Here we gather the ideals behind spacepunk drawn out of everything from science fiction to scientific journals.
Science Literature
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
The Selfish Gene suggests that selfish genes as replicators give rise to group altrusim transcending individual survival for species survival.
It also introduces memetics as a framework for understanding and influencing human behavior and society.
Science Fiction
Dune
Lost
Lost is part of the inspiration for the Hatch project.
Music
The Furthest Star by VNV Nation from the album Judgement