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“There are only a few images that are not forced to provide meaning, or have to go through the filter of a specific idea.”

Quote by Jean Baudrillard

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Jean Baudrillard
Jean Baudrillard

Jean Baudrillard was a French philosopher known for his critical studies on consumerism, media, and semiotics. His theories have had a profound impact on postmodernism and cultural studies. more

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