Baudrillard's theory of simulation

Baudrillard's theory of simulation suggests that in modern society, images and media no longer reflect reality but instead create a "hyperreality"—a blurred line where representations replace actual experiences. We interact more with simulated versions of things (like TV, social media) than with reality itself, making it difficult to distinguish what is genuine. Essentially, simulations become the new "truth," shaping perceptions and behaviors, and leading us to experience a generated version of reality rather than the authentic world.