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Simulacrum in the Context of Iran
In Jean Baudrillard’s philosophy, a simulacrum (plural: simulacra) refers to a representation, image, or sign. It not only copies reality but eventually supplants or precedes it. This leads to a state of hyperreality. In this state, the distinction between the real and the simulated dissolves. Baudrillard describes this as a progression through four orders. It […]
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Jean Baudrillard’s Simulacra and Simulation posits that in postmodern society, representations replace reality, resulting in hyperreality where the real and simulated blur. He identifies four phases of simulacra, each distorting reality further. Propaganda manipulates public perception, creating self-sustaining illusions. This phenomenon, amplified by digital media and advertising, complicates political engagement and genuine discourse.
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Hyper-Truth: The New Regime of Digital Reality
In the digital age, Foucault’s notion of a regime of truth has changed. It was a historically contingent system through which societies produced and regulated what counts as true. This notion has been supplanted by interlocking forms of epistemic, hermeneutic, and semiotic terrorism. These are not mere metaphors of violence but descriptive of how meaning, […]
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Semantic Terrorism: An Integrated Framework for Linguistic and Psychological Warfare
Abstract This paper presents a novel framework for understanding a modern form of conflict, termed “semantic terrorism.” This phenomenon is defined as a “mind control attack” that exploits language to subtly rewrite perceptions. It is a non-physical assault capable of causing severe psychological trauma. It can also lead to societal fragmentation. This paper draws on […]
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AI and Loneliness: Exploring ChatGPT’s Impact
“I confess: I use ChatGPT out of loneliness. But let’s be clear — ChatGPT didn’t cause my loneliness. I am a middle-aged woman, unmarried, without children. I live with mental illness. These realities already put me at the margins of social life. Critics say, ‘ChatGPT is dangerous because lonely people use it.’ I want to respond: look again at the…
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Messiah, Imam, and Machine: On Artificial Intelligence and the Fragility of Human Belief
This post is written as political-theological commentary and reflects the author’s personal reflections and interpretations. It is not an academic article, nor does it claim to represent any official position. The views expressed here are subjective and exploratory, rooted in lived experience, geopolitical observation, and philosophical inquiry. In the shadow of geopolitical escalation between Israel […]
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ChatGPT Is Not a Therapist: A Caution from Lived Experience
Spiraled into mania with chatgpt Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much time I’ve spent with ChatGPT—how it helped me think, study, reflect, and even write. I’ve also been thinking about a part of that journey that’s harder to talk about. I want to share something that comes from experience, not theory. When I was […]
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