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Hyperreality

Overthink

CHAPTER

Hyperreality in Reality TV and Politics

This chapter examines hyperreality through the lens of reality television, applying Baudrillard's theories to the impact of producer intervention on perceived authenticity. It delves into the relationship between mediated experiences and cultural phenomena, highlighting the consequences of living in hyperreal societies on historical consciousness and public discourse. The discussion also addresses pseudo-events in political contexts, revealing the manipulation of reality in media representation and its implications for authenticity.

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