Herbert Simon

Herbert Simon, born June 15, 1916, and died February 9, 2001, was a pivotal figure in multiple disciplines, including economics, cognitive psychology, and artificial intelligence. In 1978, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his pioneering research on the decision-making process within economic organizations. His seminal book, "Administrative Behavior," published in 1947, revolutionized the study of organizational behavior and decision-making. Simon's contributions to artificial intelligence were groundbreaking. He co-developed the Logic Theorist, regarded as the first artificial intelligence program, in 1956. Additionally, his work with Allen Newell on the General Problem Solver laid foundational principles in the field of AI. Simon's interdisciplinary approach and innovative theories have left an indelible mark on multiple fields of study.