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Simon Penny is an artist, theorist, and teacher at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with a decades-long focus on emerging technologies, embodied cognition, and the intersection of computational systems with cultural practices. Since the mid-1980s, he has created interactive installations and robotic art, exploring how technology mediates human experience. His seminal work, Making Sense: Cognition, Computing, Art and Embodiment (MIT Press, 2017), synthesizes these themes.
- Role: Professor, University of California, Irvine
- Research Interests: Embodied cognition, AI ethics, sustainable design
His research bridges disciplines, examining the implications of artificial life, robotics, and digital pedagogy. A director of influential conferences like A Body of Knowledge (2016) and An Ocean of Knowledge (2017), Penny emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in art, science, and technology.
Key trends in his publications include critiques of digital culture, ethical frameworks for AI, and the role of embodied practice in technological systems. His work spans theoretical analysis, such as autopoiesis and enactive theory, to applied studies in traditional craft and industrial design.
Simon Penny’s career highlights the necessity of cross-disciplinary dialogue in addressing contemporary challenges at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human experience.
