Psychogeography is defined by Guy Debord, founding member of Situationist International, as the study of the specific effects of geography on the emotions and behavior of individuals. Formal groups like the London Psychogeographical Association and our own BART Psychogeographical Association may consciously apply the discipline but, in practice, psychogeography includes just about anything that wrenches pedestrians out of their routines in order to heighten awareness of the urban landscape. An urban adventurer who goes on a "dice walk" or participates in a scavenger hunt is, in essence, practicing psychogeography, as is a tourist who signs up for a walking tour. The key is traveling by foot and... More >>>