Big Brother:Telephorosis and Creation of dust.

Authors

  • Jean Baudrillard University of Paris

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2002.17.3148

Keywords:

Television, Imaginary, Reality shows

Abstract

In this essay Jean Baudrillard, the notorious French philosopher, analyses reality shows such as Big Brother and their phenomenal success as tv programs around the world. According to him, such programs indicate we are entering in an era of “ra di cal democracy”.

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Author Biography

Jean Baudrillard, University of Paris

Sociologist and Philosopher

References

MILLET, Catherine. La vie sexuelle de Catherine M. França: Limiar, 2001.

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Published

2008-04-10

How to Cite

Baudrillard, J. (2008). Big Brother:Telephorosis and Creation of dust. Revista FAMECOS, 9(17), 07–17. https://doi.org/10.15448/1980-3729.2002.17.3148

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 17 (2002)

Section

Ironic Theory

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