Marvin Minsky
American cognitive scientist (1927-2016)
1927 — 2016
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Profession
American cognitive scientist (1927-2016)
Born
August 9, 1927
Died
2016 (age ~89)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
computer scientist, mathematician, university teacher
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Boston
1927
Born in New York City (1927-08-09)
1946
EducationStudied at Harvard University (1946–1950)
1951
EducationStudied at Princeton University (1951–1954)
1969
AwardTuring Award
1981
Positionchairperson (1981–1982)
1986
Awardhonorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
About
Marvin Minsky was a Harvard- and Princeton-trained American mathematician who used his training as a foundation for research in cognitive and computer science aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). After three years as a Junior Fellow of the Harvard Society of Fellows, Minsky joined the faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1958 and spent the rest of his career at that institution. There, he co-founded MIT's AI laboratory, among other initiatives, and wrote extensively about AI and philosophy. He, computer scientist John McCarthy, and others have been considered "fathers of AI". At the time he was made emeritus, Minsky was the Toshiba Professor of Media Art & Sciences at MIT.
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Who is Marvin Minsky?+
Marvin Minsky was a Harvard- and Princeton-trained American mathematician who used his training as a foundation for research in cognitive and computer science aspects of artificial intelligence (AI). After three years as a Junior Fellow of the Harvard Society of Fellows, Minsky joined the faculty at
What does the name Marvin mean?+
The name Marvin means "A male given name from Welsh.. Etymology: From Mervyn, probably from marrow + eminent.". It is of English origin.
When was Marvin Minsky born?+
Marvin Minsky was born on August 9, 1927.
When did Marvin Minsky die?+
Marvin Minsky died in 2016, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Welsh.. Etymology: From Mervyn, probably from marrow + eminent.
The name Marvin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Welsh.. Etymology: From Mervyn, probably from marrow + eminent.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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