Pataphysics’ in design: playful participation and surprising search engines Pataphysical design to open up a space for critical thinking

In my first #substack read, I introduced you to #pataphysics: the science of imaginary solutions. My next read is about using pataphysics in the design practice, to open up a space for critical thinking. Enjoy!

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Introducing ‘Pataphysics: the science of imaginary solutions About mocking observable and measurable ways of knowing

Began to write down my thoughts at the crossroads of #design, #culture, and #technology. All with an absurd twist. What better way to start than by introducing you to the science of imaginary solutions, #pataphysics?

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I think activism involves challenging what seems to be set in stone, not just for yourself but also for others. It can take many forms. Think about what topics ignite a 🔥 within you and use your own qualities as tools to express your activism.

Can absurdist chatbots make us rethink the way we design AI? At Fabbrica del Vapore, visitors of #MilanDesignWeek could experience it for themselves! www.interdependence.polimi.it/fabbricadelv... 👏🏼

Do you plan to visit #MilanDesignWeek? And do you gravitate toward the concepts of absurdism, critical design or solutionism? My project ‘Absurdist Chatbots’ has been selected to be part of the INTERDEPENDENCE exhibition at Fabbrica del Vapore. If you are there and interested, let's catch up! #MDW25

Great to hear @nicolleness.bsky.social! I believe that playful absurdist designs have potential to challenge dominant problem-solution paradigms, like AI solutionism. If you want to talk, send me a message 🦄

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Explored a fun way to challenge conventional problem-solution paradigms through design! At Dutch Design Week, I presented my “Absurdist Chatbots”, offering useless solutions to the imaginary problem of trustworthy AI, thereby critiquing AI solutionism. What ya thinking? www.4tu.nl/du/projects/...

My first ‘pataphysical design’ workshop is a fact! 20 dētourists challenged AI solutionism with an absurdist design approach. The results: AI.Rbag for feelings, immersive co-design for human-AGI breakup, DLGTE: accomplish life from behind your desk, and TikTok science: cuz everyone is a scientist 💥

Ook op zoek naar meer mensen om te volgen met een kritisch perspectief op digitale tech in Nederland? Ik heb een eerste poging gewaagd, stuur me een berichtje als je erbij wil! go.bsky.app/NQAKocP