Notepad:Simulacra

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?