Every time we use symbols like words or images to represent objects or ideas, we lose some amount of information in that process. But what do we gain in this process? We constantly learn about the world we live in through representations of it. What information are we losing and what else are we gaining when we learn about real events through representations of them on social media and the internet? Is a Swedish Fish a Real Fish? is a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts (Communications Design) at Pratt Institute. Read the full thesis here.