Posthumanism doesn't necessarily advocate for the *replacement* of humans, but rather a re-evaluation of what it means to be human in a technologically advanced world, often questioning traditional anthropocentric views. elaborate
Hyperobjects, like global warming, are so massively distributed in time and space that they are difficult, if not impossible, to grasp in their entirety. elaborate
Authenticity isn't about being perfect; it's about being real, even with imperfections. elaborate
Fatalism, despite implying acceptance of inevitable events, doesn't necessarily mean passivity. Some fatalists actively pursue goals, believing their outcomes are already predetermined. elaborate
Simulacra, in the philosophical sense popularized by Baudrillard, aren't just copies; they are simulations that precede the reality they supposedly represent, making the original reality essentially unknowable. elaborate
Beliefs can be influenced by the order in which information is presented, a phenomenon known as the primacy effect. elaborate
Deconstruction, despite its association with dense academic texts, originated partly from a close reading of literary works, particularly those of novelists like Maurice Blanchot. elaborate