On the other hand, treating software systems as realities in their own right – with only incidental mappings back to our reality – is a fascinating idea. (Obviously an entirely self-contained reality is no good; I/O are pretty fundamental.) I guess the question is, what happens when we stop requiring software model things, and instead let it be things?
Of course, given 'pataphysic's status as "the science of imaginary solutions" I won't be holding my breath for a 'pataprogrammatical Rails-killer anytime soon, but it's a fun idea.
In that sense, 'pataphysical programming might be more common than we realize.
What, Django doesn't count? (ducks)
edit: That doesn't mean people will refer to you as such, or respect you, but that's a different issue altogether.
On topic, a Chief Philosopher probably would serve a role between product manager and evangelist.
