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In postmodern theory, what is 'Hyperreality'?

  1. A state of extreme mental focus and energetic clarity that heightens perceptual awareness
  2. The blurring of the boundary between reality and its simulation in conscious experience
  3. A high-definition digital television broadcast and display standard
  4. A literary movement that prioritizes exhaustive factual accuracy and documentary realism
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Correct answer: The blurring of the boundary between reality and its simulation in conscious experience

Hyperreality occurs when the map precedes the territory. In a postmodern society, images of things (on social media or TV) often feel more authentic or significant than the physical things themselves.

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