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“Children are simultaneously required to constitute themselves as autonomous subjects, responsible, free and conscious, and to constitute themselves as submissive, inert, obedient, conforming objects.”

Quote by Jean Baudrillard

Work

Simulacra and Simulation

In this thought-provoking work, the author delves into the complexities of a world where technology has blurred the lines between the real and the artificial. The narrative intertwines the lives of various characters, each grappling with the implications of their existence in a simulated reality. more

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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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