Creative search using pataphysics

Authors:
Fania Raczinski;Hongji Yang;Andrew Hugill
Affiliations:
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK;De Montfort University, Leicester, UK;De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
Venue:
Proceedings of the 9th ACM Conference on Creativity & Cognition
Year:
2013

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Abstract

This paper looks at defining, analysing and practicing how creativity can be applied to search tools. It defines creativity with respect to search and discusses how these concepts could be applied in software engineering using principles from the pseudo-philosophy of pataphysics. The aim of the proposed tool is to generate surprising, novel, humorous and provocative search results instead of purely relevant ones, in order to inspire a more creative interaction between a user, their information need and the application. A proof-of-concept prototype is described to justify the ideas presented before implications and future work are discussed.