Jean Baudrillard
Jean Baudrillard was a French sociologist and philosopher renowned for his theories on hyperreality and simulation, which explore how reality is often distorted through media and cultural representations. His work interrogates the impact of consumer culture on society and the ways in which images and signs shape our perceptions of reality. Baudrillard's ideas have been influential across various fields, including sociology, philosophy, and media studies. He is often cited in discussions of contemporary issues, including the effects of the digital age and consumerism on human experience.
Born on Jul 27, 1929 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,368 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 389 | $31,000 | 9$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,905 | $1,119,000 | 1,239$ |
| Totals | 3 | 279,880,154 | 305,662 | $1,155,100 | 1,250$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Estonia:
Jean Baudrillard writes about his experiences in the USA in his travel book from 1986.
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Indonesia:
Jean Baudrillard is mentioned for his thoughts on media's power to shape reality.
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Ireland:
Consider Jean Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality, in which representations become more important or real to us than reality itself.
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