Simulacra and Simulation

Reading about the distinction between simulation and reality made me question how much of what I consume is 'real.' Did anyone else feel their perspective on media shifted after this?

His analysis feels so relevant today with social media and virtual realities. I wonder what motivated him to develop these ideas in the context of 1980s France.

Some sections felt dense and challenging to grasp fully. Did others find practical applications of these concepts in everyday life, or is it more of a theoretical framework?