Baudrillard Postmodernism - Simulacra and Simulation

In this Baudrillard Lecture I cover the key concepts Simulacra and Simulation (1981). The video also discusses Baudrillard's Postmodernism, Hyperreality, and it's political impact.

The video delves deep into the concepts of:
3:16 Modernism
8:03 Postmodernism
11:33 Simulacra and Simulation
25:02 Hyperreality
28:24 The Gulf War Did Not Take Place.
In around 30 minutes(ish)

Do you agree with Baudrillard? Are we living in a simulation? Let me know in the comments!

[FeelingPhilosophical]

Thank you for this video. I never knew much about Baudrillard's work but this has really sparked my interest! I'm gonna get my own copy of Simulacra and Simulation as soon as I can

[shreyam]

After scrolling through hundreds of thousands of academic videos on Baudrillard and his theories of Simulation and Simulacra, I've finally bumped into this precious and enlightening video. Not only have I understood it completely and now my grip over Baudrillard is better than my previous state of oblivion, but also the Cat MEME is a bang on🔥! Thanks a ton!!

[ahobimo]

Finally, I have encountered the reality of Beaudrillard's philosophy!

P.S. "There is no metanarrative!" is the metanarrative of postmodernism.

[RapTalesRewind]

Thank you very much. I enjoyed your video. I was sitting here with a note pad trying to absorb the info as best as possible. With all the hyperreality, editing and shorts have shortened my attention span but I am disciplining myself to redevelop it to be able to listen to these types of longer informative lectures. Im going to see if you have a part 2 because I need extra help.I don't feel confident in explaining these thoughts in conversations with family and friends yet. Anyone with book suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 😂

[vincentvdakker]

Very well explained. I liked the use of real life examples. Thank you for this video.

[Hyplexity]

Hi Reece, just want to thank you for all of the work you do! As someone whose collegiate philosophy programs largely ignore continental and contemporary philosophy, your channel has provided me so much learning opportunity and increases my passion!

[glennmiller]

After struggling to get a grasp on this -- watching various videos and now having ChatGPT help encapsulate the topic -- your video here has done an exceptional job at clearing it up. Thank you!

[Zerefoo]

The 4 stages of simulation, starting at 16:00, are not actually stages of simulation but stages of the transformation of reality into fantasy.
A simulation has to be accurate (think about computer simulations), and the less accurate it is, the more it resides in the realm of fantasy.

[alanhaf]

Thanks! - Only one criticism - the quote is not from Ecclesiastes. It's Baudrillard's use of irony - and that would be a great subject for a video as well!

[ross]

Postmodernist: "There is no absolute way to know if our reality is real and truth does not exist!"

Modernist: "Are you sure?"

Postmodernist: "Absolutely!"

[isabelk]

thank you so much for the video! I am an undergraduate student and this has really helped me get to grips with Baudrillard!

[ДарьяБурданова-ой]

Gosh, this video literally saved me in my forthcoming seminar

[danic]

I love this video it really broke it down super well. Thanks

[jakubmico]

Concept of Baudrillard's symbols explained by cat memes, you sir are true hero.

[morganhualing]

Thank you x1000! So well explained and your examples clarified Baudrillard's ideas a great deal.

[bradklemmer]

Thank you for dropping all the knowledge, by the way.

[evelynchew]

Thank you!! This video was very useful.

[Yuurenaa]

Thankyou so much for this! the concepts are finally clarified to me! ure a life saver

[williamkarlbaker]

Thanks for this video! It's a very useful resource.

[dylanbuckle]

Great video Reece, thank you so much.