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Is there a general term for this sort of thing? It's like a Simulacra and Simulation kind of thing where over time, representations become symbols, maybe becaus
by allenu 6y ago
Is there a general term for this sort of thing? It's like a Simulacra and Simulation kind of thing where over time, representations become symbols, maybe because it's "easier" and a shortcut to communication, and soon we've reduced things down so everything can only be described with few discrete symbols, making it difficult to have nuance discussion.
Maybe I'm overthinking this or getting it wrong. I have not read Baudrillard. Perhaps I should.
- alanbernstein 6y agoIcon, in the abstract sense? E.g. "Icon: Any image used to represent a person, place, thing, or idea.", from Understanding Comics.
- Andrex 6y agoNever thought about it in quite this way, you may be on to something.
- steveads 6y agogood luck. I love Baudrillard's philosophy but had a hard time getting through Simulacra and Simulation.