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Paolo Pedercini is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where he teaches experimental game design, creative coding, and animation. Originally from Italy, he migrated to the United States in 2007 to study integrated media arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His artistic practice explores the relationship between electronic entertainment and ideology, focusing on social issues such as environmental justice and labor alienation. Under the project name 'molleindustria', he develops video games that comment on various critical societal themes, garnering significant media coverage and acclaim across digital art, academia, and the gaming industry. His work has been presented in festivals and exhibitions globally, including prominent venues such as the Sundance Festival and the Victoria & Albert Museum. In addition to his studio work, Pedercini is an advocate for independent, socially conscious game development and has lectured at various international venues.
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