Baudrillard - Simulacra and Simulation (1981) [ENGLISH]

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"Welcome to the desert of the real." 🕶️💊

In this episode, we dive deep into Jean Baudrillard's 1981 philosophical classic, *Simulacra and Simulation**—the book that inspired *The Matrix and changed the way we understand media, culture, and reality itself.

As our world becomes increasingly digital and artificial, Baudrillard’s warnings about "hyperreality" are more relevant than ever. This video breaks down the complex ideas behind the text, exploring how symbols and signs have come to replace the reality they once represented.

*In this video, we explore:*
*The Precession of Simulacra:* How the map has come to precede the territory.
*The 4 Stages of the Image:* From faithful reflection to pure simulation.
*Hyperreality:* Why we can no longer distinguish between reality and its simulation.
*The Death of the Real:* How media, advertising, and politics construct a world that feels more real than reality itself.

Whether you are a philosophy student, a sci-fi fan, or just curious about the nature of truth in the modern age, this comprehensive overview will give you the keys to decode the simulation we live in.

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