Philosopher Jean Baudrillard’s concept of the "simulacrum" is now a daily experience. Because we consume so much curated content, our memories and expectations are often based on media rather than lived experience. For example, many people expect hospitals to look like Grey’s Anatomy or dating to sound like a When Harry Met Sally script. True crime podcasts have reshaped how the public views the criminal justice system, often creating suspicion of police work and fear of random violence that statistics do not support.
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Letterboxd (film), Goodreads (books), and Backloggd (gaming) have turned solo consumption into social status. 2. Mastering Trends & Cultural Literacy True crime podcasts have reshaped how the public
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