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Simulacra and Simulation — Hyperreality, Parasocial Power, and the End of the Real (Deep Dive)

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world — one book at a time. This episode explores Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard as a systems-level analysis of how reality is replaced by representation. Baudrillard argues that modern societies no longer operate through direct reference to the real, but through simulacra—signs and images that precede, shape, and ultimately replace reality itself. Through analyses of media, technology, and nuclear deterrence, the text shows how models of control no longer describe the world but actively generate it. Truth becomes secondary to circulation, visibility, and repetition, while history collapses into spectacle. This episode also incorporates contemporary analysis from TikTok educator Louisa Munch (@louisamunchtheory), who applies Baudrillard’s framework to influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and digital identity. Her work demonstrates how hyperreality now operates through algorithmic attention systems, where intimacy, authenticity, and meaning are simulated at scale. Together, these sources examine a world where the imaginary has been liquidated—replaced by an endless circulation of signs that feel real precisely because they no longer refer to anything outside themselves. 🎬 Watch the Mini Explainer for a short visual introduction: 👉    • Simulacra and Simulation Explained — When ...   🎧 Prefer audio? Listen on Spotify: 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QTa... ❤️ Support the project on Patreon: 👉   / crisisinperception