Herbert A. Simon

Herbert A. Simon was a renowned polymath who made significant contributions to multiple fields, including political science, economics, psychology, and artificial intelligence.

He won both the Nobel Prize in Economics and the Turing Award.

Simon pioneered research in decision-making, bounded rationality, and problem-solving.

His work at Carnegie Mellon University spanned decades, where he explored human cognition and its implications for AI. Simon's interdisciplinary approach and ability to bridge various disciplines set him apart as a unique intellectual figure of the 20th century.

His autobiography reflects his logical thinking and workaholic tendencies, as well as his commitment to scientific inquiry and understanding human thought processes.