This post offers a deep dive into the postmodern notion of hyperreality, particularly in the context of modern political events and war, drawing heavily on Jean Baudrillard's theories. It begins with a reference to Wag the Dog (1997), a film about fabricated wars orchestrated by the media-government-spook complex to distract from a political scandal, drawing clear parallels to real-life events like Bill Clinton's military interventions during his own sex scandal. This movie, and the post’s broader argument, pose critical questions about the blurred lines between actual political events and their media representations.

The post weaves in Baudrillard’s exploration of simulacra and simulation from Simulacra and Simulation (1981), where the philosopher describes the four stages through which reality is distorted, culminating in hyperreality—where images and narratives no longer reflect any underlying truth. The post emphasizes the Gulf War as a prime example of such hyperreality, arguing that it wasn’t truly a “war” in the conventional sense but a manufactured media spectacle, designed more to manipulate public perception than to achieve any concrete military or political goal.

Baudrillard’s claim that war itself has become more about controlling information than achieving military objectives is explored, with the post applying this lens to other modern conflicts, such as the Ukraine War. The argument is that, like the Gulf War, Ukraine has been reduced to a "fake war" with real casualties, manipulated through media control and propaganda to serve geopolitical interests—whether those are to sustain a global order or keep the public distracted.

The post is thought-provoking, challenging readers to consider how much of what we perceive as reality is simply a constructed narrative shaped by powerful elites. It proposes adopting a "grounding mechanism", like recursive prediction (testing and refining one’s worldview), to help navigate this chaotic, disorienting landscape of disinformation. While Baudrillard’s skepticism of the media and information flow may feel disillusioning, the post ends on a somewhat optimistic note, suggesting that the collapse of this system is not only possible but perhaps inevitable.

Overall, the post is dense with philosophical references and analyses, which may alienate some readers, but for those willing to engage with Baudrillard’s ideas, it offers a compelling critique of the mediated nature of modern warfare and political reality. It’s a reminder to remain skeptical of narratives fed to us by those in power, whether in politics, media, or war.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542770)

Is this just another "globohomo controls everything" article? or is there some other point you are making?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542823)

I think US involvement is sinister and not necessarily aimed at facilitating a Ukrainian victory so much as prolonging the war to the benefit of war profiteers.

Hard for me to assume the powers that be in Russia and Ukraine are in on the scam, as the war has been pretty devastating for both countries.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542861)

https://edwardslavsquat.substack.com/p/39-questions-about-the-war-in-ukraine

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542869)

you routinely find complicated machinations when simple stupidity and greed explain the entire situation.

most that respond to you don't actually talk to you, but to the room, I know I do.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542903)

This beats mindless consumption and/or interacting with normie retards, a waste of time. Not sure what else to do with my time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542980)

presumably you're sharing these articles on xo b/c you want to share your thoughts on the state of the world (which i'm sympathetic toward) with an audience broader than just substack neckbeards; and doing it not simply to get more subscribers, but to educate and persuade. why bury your message in a bunch of stuff people outside of the insular substack community dgaf about?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48543070)

https://neofeudalreview.substack.com/p/the-complicated-relationship-between

and here

https://neofeudalreview.substack.com/p/red-lines-of-the-counter-elite

and here

https://neofeudalism.substack.com/p/goals-motivations-and-strategies

I understand if you're not a long-term reader referencing these old posts in this manner may be confusing to you, but I'm building a Consuela Cinematic Universe here.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48543076)

You're never going to guess what he thinks about this next topic!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48542983)

There is no "play on words" here or grander broad commentary. You are just a Jewish schizophrenic

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48543006)

https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea05e8a8-4779-40bc-814f-e8933068770b_3840x2160.jpeg

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5662478&forum_id=2#48543721)