The Simulacra

"The Simulacra" is a philosophical and theoretical work by the French sociologist and philosopher Jean Baudrillard, published in 1981. In this book, Baudrillard explores the concepts of simulation, hyperreality, and the nature of signs and symbols in contemporary society. He discusses how, in modern culture, representations of reality have become more significant than reality itself, leading to a situation where the distinction between the real and the simulated blurs.