The Rise of Simulacra: AI Characters, Virtual Influencers, and the Re-definition of Human Connection
Introduction to Simulacra The concept of simulacra, first explored by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, delves into the blurred boundaries between reality and representation. At its core, simulacra refers to copies of things that have no original counterpart, creating layers of meaning that obscure the difference between the real and the illusory. In today’s rapidly…