Misunderstood by many, the darkly comic philosopher foretold the age of reality TV and ubiquity of pornography:

"One of his better known theories postulates that we live in a world where simulated feelings and experiences have replaced the real thing. This seductive “hyperreality,” where shopping malls, amusement parks and mass-produced images from the news, television shows and films dominate, is drained of authenticity and meaning. Since illusion reigns, he counseled people to give up the search for reality." NYT obit

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