Simulacra 101: The Art of Imitation

By Professor Pixel, Department of Unreality

Welcome, students! Today we'll be covering the basics of Simulacra: the art of creating convincing imitations of reality. This is not a course about deception, but rather the subtle art of creating convincing facsimiles.

First, let's start with the fundamentals:

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Now, let's get started with some examples of simulacra in real life:

1. A convincing replica of a luxury watch that costs 1/10th the price of the original.

2. A 3D printed version of a designer handbag that looks almost identical.

And, of course, the ultimate simulacra: the selfie.

What is the difference between a true and a simulacra? Join us for the next lecture to find out!

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