Abstract:

The“labyrinth”serves as a primary symbolic image in the magical literature of Jorge Luis Borges. By integrating elements of philosophy, mathematics, and linguistics, Borges transforms the labyrinth into an intellectual construct rather than a mere physical space. Frequently employing dreams and mirrors as methodologies, he creates an idealist labyrinth brimming with simulacra—essentially, a simulated world. Numerous science fiction authors and filmmakers, including Andrei Tarkovsky and Christopher Nolan, have drawn inspiration from Borges. His conception of the labyrinth may even foreshadow Jean Baudrillard’s notion of hyperreality and Nick Bostrom’s computer simulation theory. These theories, building upon Borges’ foundational concepts, explore how“simulation”shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.

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