Paris Buttfield-Addison

Hi! I’m a computer scientist, technical product leader, and author based in Hobart. I work at the intersection of technology, policy, and human behaviour. I co-founded Secret Lab, the indie studio behind BAFTA-winning Night in the Woods and the ABC Play School games. I also co-founded Yarn Spinner, narrative tools used in thousands of games played by millions including DREDGE, A Short Hike, and Venba.

I’ve written over 20 technical books on AI, machine learning, and software development. I’m completing a law degree because I wanted to understand how regulation works, particularly for AI. I do independent research on AI governance, analysing gaps between policy, law, and how people actually behave when using these systems.

I help run /dev/world (longest-running Apple developer event not run by Apple, since 2008), serve as President of Tasmanian Game Makers, and host a radio show on space news. I’ve worked at Meebo (acquired by Google) and delivered keynotes and workshops worldwide.

Learn more about me. My amazing wife Mars is here.