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**Genosst**

Genosst is a fictional term often associated with cyberpunk and dystopian science fiction, particularly within the *Cyberpunk 2020* role-playing game system and its related media. It generally refers to a genetic or biological augmentation system used by corporations, governments, or individuals to enhance physical or cognitive abilities through engineered modifications. These enhancements can range from minor enhancements like improved reflexes or enhanced vision to more extreme modifications such as cybernetic implants, neural interfaces, or even genetic alterations that alter personality or behavior.

The concept of Genosst is rooted in the idea of a post-human future where biological and technological

Beyond gaming, the idea of Genosst has influenced various works of fiction, including novels, films, and television

advancements
blur
the
lines
between
human
and
machine.
In
*Cyberpunk
2020*,
Genosst
is
often
tied
to
the
corporate
world,
where
powerful
entities
like
Arasaka
or
Omni
Consumer
Products
exploit
genetic
engineering
to
create
elite
soldiers,
corporate
enforcers,
or
even
genetically
modified
"super-soldiers."
The
term
also
reflects
societal
concerns
about
privacy,
consent,
and
the
ethical
implications
of
genetic
modification,
as
individuals
may
be
coerced
into
augmentations
through
corporate
contracts
or
coercive
labor
practices.
series
that
explore
themes
of
genetic
enhancement,
corporate
control,
and
the
consequences
of
unchecked
technological
and
biological
progress.
The
term
serves
as
a
shorthand
for
a
broader
critique
of
how
power
structures
and
corporate
interests
may
drive
the
development
and
deployment
of
such
technologies,
raising
questions
about
equality,
autonomy,
and
the
future
of
humanity
itself.