Simulacra and Simulation is a 1981 book by Jean Baudrillard, the philosopher and cultural theorist. The book examines the relationships between reality, symbols, and society. Baudrillard's theory argues that we live in a simulation constructed by the media. He uses the concepts of the simulacra and simulation to address the concept of mass reproduction and reproduceability that characterizes our electronic media culture.
The Western Canon Podcast
For most of human history, philosophy was spoken, not read. Plato’s dialogues were performed. Homer was sung. Augustine preached. These ideas were meant to be heard—they were designed for the ear, not the page. Books came later. Podcasting is paradoxically closer to how the ancients actually transmitted knowledge: through voice, rhythm, conversation.
For most of human history, philosophy was spoken, not read. Plato’s dialogues were performed. Homer was sung. Augustine preached. These ideas were meant to be heard—they were designed for the ear, not the page. Books came later. Podcasting is paradoxically closer to how the ancients actually transmitted knowledge: through voice, rhythm, conversation.Listen on
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