Postmodernism Generator
The Postmodernism Generator is a computer program that automatically produces imitations of postmodernist writing. It was written in 1996 by Andrew C. Bulhak of Monash University using the Dada Engine, a system for generating random text from recursive grammars. A free version is also hosted online. The essays are produced from a formal grammar defined by a recursive transition network. It was mentioned by biologist Richard Dawkins in the conclusion to his article "Postmodernism Disrobed"[1] (1998) for the scientific journal Nature, reprinted in his book A Devil's Chaplain (2004).[2]
See also
- Chomskybot
- SCIgen
- snarXiv
- Sokal affair
References
- ↑ "Postmodernism Disrobed". Nature 394 (6689): 141–143. July 9, 1998. doi:10.1038/28089.
- ↑ Richard Dawkins (2004). A Devil's Chaplain: Reflections on Hope, Lies, Science, and Love. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. pp. 47–53, citation p. 53. ISBN 978-0-618-48539-0.
External links
- The Postmodernism Generator web page (generates a random postmodernist article each time loaded)
- Gerador Pós-Modernista (a Brazilian Portuguese version)