Josh Bongard

About the Author

Josh Bongard is a pioneering researcher and author whose work bridges the fields of robotics, cognitive science, and philosophy, exploring how embodied intelligence emerges from the interplay between body, brain, and environment. As a professor at the University of Vermont, he leads innovative projects in evolutionary robotics and artificial life, challenging traditional views of cognition as purely computational. In his acclaimed book 'How the Body Shapes the Way We Think: A New View of Intelligence (A Bradford Book)', co-authored with leading experts, Bongard argues that physical form fundamentally influences thought processes, drawing on interdisciplinary evidence to redefine intelligence. His accessible yet rigorous writing makes complex ideas approachable, inspiring readers to reconsider the essence of mind and machine. With a background in computer science and a passion for bio-inspired design, Bongard continues to push the boundaries of how we understand living and artificial systems.