Conversation so far:
What did Jean Baudrillard do in his younger years?
During high school (at the Lycée at Reims), Jean Baudrillard became aware of pataphysics (via philosophy professor Emmanuel Peillet), which is said to be crucial for understanding Baudrillard's later thought.
What did Jean Baudrillard do after university?
After University, Jean Baudrillard was a teacher, a published literature reviewer, and translator.
Did Jean Baudrillard have a family?
Jean Baudrillard's grandparents were peasant farm workers and his father a gendarme.

Question: What did you find intriguing about Jean?
Self-contained rewrite: What did you find intriguing about Jean Baudrillard?