Baudrillard was a philosopher who analyzed how media representations can distort perceptions of reality. He coined the term "hyperreality" to describe when simulated experiences from media become indistinguishable from real life. According to the document, Baudrillard argued that extensive exposure to idealized media representations can alter audiences' sense of reality by creating unrealistic standards and expectations. The document discusses how Baudrillard's concepts can be applied to analyze hyper-sexualized media portrayals and the way war events are framed for media consumption.