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Quote by Marvin Minsky

“We turn to quantities when we can't compare the qualities of things.”

Quote by Marvin Minsky

Book:Society Of Mind

Work

Society Of Mind

This book delves into the intricate workings of the human mind, drawing parallels between human cognition and the potential of artificial intelligence. It examines the complex interplay of mental processes and proposes a theory of mind that challenges traditional views on consciousness and intelligence. more

Author

Marvin Minsky was a distinguished scientist and a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence. Born on August 9, 1927, and passing away on January 24, 2016, Minsky made significant contributions to the development of AI, particularly in the areas of neural networks and computational theory. He co-founded the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and served as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). more

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