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:: ''Representation starts from the principle that the sign and the real are equivalent (even if this equivalence is Utopian, it is a fundamental axiom). Conversely, simulation starts from the Utopia of this principle of equivalence, from the radical negation of the sign as value, from the sign as reversion and death sentence of every reference. Whereas representation tries to absorb simulation by interpreting it as false representation, simulation envelops the whole edifice of representation as itself a simulacrum.'' -- Jean Baudrillard, Simulacra and Simulation | :: ''Representation starts from the principle that the sign and the real are equivalent (even if this equivalence is Utopian, it is a fundamental axiom). Conversely, simulation starts from the Utopia of this principle of equivalence, from the radical negation of the sign as value, from the sign as reversion and death sentence of every reference. Whereas representation tries to absorb simulation by interpreting it as false representation, simulation envelops the whole edifice of representation as itself a simulacrum.'' -- Jean Baudrillard, Simulacra and Simulation | ||
| + | === Absorbed by unreality === | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtjfoEvsR9w Living in an Unreal World A Film] By Adam Curtis. Excerpt from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperNormalisation Hypernormalisation] ([https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/oct/09/adam-curtis-donald-trump-documentary-hypernormalisation review]) | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtjfoEvsR9w Living in an Unreal World A Film] By Adam Curtis. Excerpt from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperNormalisation Hypernormalisation] ([https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/oct/09/adam-curtis-donald-trump-documentary-hypernormalisation review]) | ||
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'''What are signs of the unreality that we are seeing today?''' | '''What are signs of the unreality that we are seeing today?''' | ||
:: Take a minute to think of one or two examples. After a minute, you will be paired with a classmate. Each take 2-3 minutes to ask the other partner about their example. Then, join with another pair, and explain your partner's example to the group. | :: Take a minute to think of one or two examples. After a minute, you will be paired with a classmate. Each take 2-3 minutes to ask the other partner about their example. Then, join with another pair, and explain your partner's example to the group. | ||
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| + | === Deceptive signs, ominous portents === | ||
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| + | The online world has always had its creepy elements. [http://seriouspony.com/trouble-at-the-koolaid-point/ Abuse and misogyny]. [http://educationaltechnology.ca/information-for-romance-scam-victims Catfishing]. A [http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/magazine/how-one-stupid-tweet-ruined-justine-saccos-life.html?referrer&_r=2 bad joke can ruin a life]. | ||
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| + | We are learning to be mindful of our [http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/ Digital Tattoo], learning bits of "[http://bionicteaching.com/catfish-literacy/ catfish literacy]". But does the chellenge go deeper? | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 13 March 2017
- Representation starts from the principle that the sign and the real are equivalent (even if this equivalence is Utopian, it is a fundamental axiom). Conversely, simulation starts from the Utopia of this principle of equivalence, from the radical negation of the sign as value, from the sign as reversion and death sentence of every reference. Whereas representation tries to absorb simulation by interpreting it as false representation, simulation envelops the whole edifice of representation as itself a simulacrum. -- Jean Baudrillard, Simulacra and Simulation
Absorbed by unreality
Living in an Unreal World A Film By Adam Curtis. Excerpt from Hypernormalisation (review)
What are signs of the unreality that we are seeing today?
- Take a minute to think of one or two examples. After a minute, you will be paired with a classmate. Each take 2-3 minutes to ask the other partner about their example. Then, join with another pair, and explain your partner's example to the group.
Deceptive signs, ominous portents
The online world has always had its creepy elements. Abuse and misogyny. Catfishing. A bad joke can ruin a life.
We are learning to be mindful of our Digital Tattoo, learning bits of "catfish literacy". But does the chellenge go deeper?