John McCarthy

John McCarthy (1927–2011) was an American computer scientist and cognitive scientist who coined the term artificial intelligence and invented the Lisp programming language. He was a pioneer of AI research and received the 1971 Turing Award for his contributions.

Quotes by John McCarthy

Quotes: 2

You may be the only person left who believes in you. Don’t let them down. — John McCarthy

You May Be the Only Person Left Who Believes in You - John McCarthy

John McCarthy, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence, understood the value of perseverance. His work often faced skepticism, making this quote particularly relevant to the challenges of maintaining self-confidence in the face of doubt. [...]

Created on: 9/15/2024

You may be surprised at the number of things you can do without a second thought. — John McCarthy

The Surprising Freedom of Unthinking Actions - John McCarthy

John McCarthy, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, invites reflection on human behavior and cognition, providing a foundational understanding of how both humans and machines can operate effectively without conscious thought. [...]

Created on: 9/5/2024