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Simulacra and Simulation
2026-08-20Readers discussing Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation note that his theories of hyperreality are increasingly relevant in the age of AI-generated deepfakes and social media misinformation. Commenters argue that modern digital technology has created a landscape of copies without originals, where highly realistic fake images spread faster than fact-checking can mitigate their impact. Ultimately, the discussion highlights how these digital simulacra overwhelm the public, making it nearly impossible to distinguish reality from fabrication.
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