'Pataphysics (The Science of Imaginary Solutions, Realm Beyond the Possible) with Sacramento-based Peter Clarke

Invented by French writer Alfred Jarry in early 20th century France, ‘pataphysics is often defined as the science of imaginary solutions, the realm beyond the possible (additional to metaphysics), or as a way to describe a universe supplementary to this one.

In this episode of Progression to Analog, Apocraphyl Pataphysics author Peter Clarke and I discuss the influence of pataphysics on art (Surrealism, Dadaism, etc.), creative outputs, perceptions of reality, futurism, and more. We also speak about portals, shadow worlds, syzygy, clinamen, pseudo-cyclical time, psychogeography (upcoming episode on this!), non-places, and urban mythology.

Some of the articles referenced in the episode:

• Pataphysics: A Tool for Creativity by Peter Clarke
• What Happened to Patapsychology? by Peter Clarke
• What the Suburb Haters Don't Understand Julie Beck, the Atlantic

Recommended Reading:

• ⁠Apocraphyl Pataphysics⁠⁠
• 'Pataphysics: A Useless Guide
• 'Pataphysics Wikipedia Page

Peter Clarke:

• Personal Website
• Podcast - Team Futurism