The Death of Postmodernism and Beyond (2006)
Seems like it is reaching. Core postmodern concepts like the hyperreal and simulacra are more relevant and true than they have ever been.<p>Furthermore, the article claims that postmodern is characterized by an ironic self awareness, and never has this idea been more prominent in culture. In recent years I have noticed that TV commercials have become more and more self-aware. Take for example a recent commercial by what I believe was Verizon. It says something like &quot;More coverage, more data.&quot; and then another actor comes into screen saying &quot;and more people saying more.&quot; If this isn&#x27;t ironic self awareness, I&#x27;m not sure what is.<p>Those are postmodern concepts about culture. But the postmodern metaphysical and epistemological nihilism are, as another commenter said, basically bedrock in terms of philosophy.