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Hyperreality

Overthink

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Hyperreality and American Culture

This chapter examines Disneyland and other cultural artifacts as representations of hyperreality in American society. It discusses the influence of simulations on perceptions of reality, referencing theories from Umberto Eco and Jean Baudrillard. The exploration raises important questions about authenticity, identity, and the ways in which historic and contemporary experiences are shaped by cultural narratives.

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