Theory & Philosophy Simulacrum | Keyword | Jean Baudrillard
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Jul 15, 2020 Dive into the captivating world of Jean Baudrillard's simulacrum. Explore its evolution from natural law to a reality intertwined with simulation. Discover how commodified identities shape societal views on race and gender. Uncover the layers of simulacrum that blur the line between reality and representation. Finally, reflect on the interconnectedness of reality and simulation and the optimistic outlook on individuality in a simulated world. This thought-provoking journey will shift your understanding of existence in modern society.
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Simulacrum Misinterpretation
- Baudrillard's simulacrum concept is often wrongly attributed solely to 20th-century technologies.
- It has existed as long as humans have created art and religion.
Simulacrum Orders
- Baudrillard outlines three orders of the simulacrum in Symbolic Exchange and Death.
- The first order, based on natural law, was the era of counterfeits tied to class distinctions.
Market Law & Simulacrum
- The second order of the simulacrum is governed by market law.
- This reduces people to functional cogs, producing simulated things disconnected from reality.