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Jean Baudrillard's "The Consumer Society"

Theory & Philosophy

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The Paradox of Signs in Consumer Society

This chapter examines Baudrillard's insights into the role of signs in consumer society, highlighting the media's impact on shaping perceptions. It explores how the representation of reality through media leads to a disconnection from true meaning and an enthrallment with superficial consumption.

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