Philosophy machines are things to think with: physical artefacts that act as prompts or provocations for considering and communicating theoretical concepts, like artificiality, intelligence, or love.
Philosophy Machines is the research practice of Despina Papadopoulos and Kevin Walker. We think through making.
Philosophy machines are things to think with: physical artefacts that act as prompts or provocations for considering and communicating theoretical concepts, like artificiality, intelligence, or love.
is a strategist, designer, and philosopher who bridges critical theory and technological innovation.
A pioneer in wearable technologies since 1995 and former fellow at Paul Allen's Interval Research Lab, she has led innovation projects at NCR's Knowledge Lab and IBM's Innovation Center, and holds multiple patents in wearable and tangible interface design. She has developed strategic innovation systems for Ralph Lauren, DuPont, UNESCO, Christie's, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Beiersdorf/Nivea—translating complex technological futures into actionable strategies.
Named one of New York's "Six Most Interesting Women in Tech," she is founding faculty at SVA's Design for Social Innovation MFA and has taught at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program for nearly two decades. She holds Masters degrees in Philosophy (KU Leuven) and Interactive Telecommunications (NYU), and a practice-based PhD from the Royal College of Art exploring AI as material infrastructure. LinkedIn
is an experienced leader in arts and technology, having led an AI research group, an award-winning software development team, and two technology-focused graduate programs in top arts universities. He has supervised and mentored more than 300 Masters and PhD students in the arts, and his own work in sound, video and installations has been exhibited and commissioned internationally
He led the research group 'AI and Algorithmic Cultures' at Coventry University, launched and led the Information Experience Design programme at the Royal College of Art in London. He has created award-winning web sites and installations, and worked with organisations including Centre Pompidou, CNBC, Samsung, Serpentine. His work has been deployed and exhibited internationally, he is a frequent invited speaker, and he has published and taught in art and design. His books include AI and Algorithmic Aesthetics (forthcoming) and Interior Futures (2019).
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"Technology at present is covert philosophy; the point is to make it overtly philosophical." — Philip Agre, 1997