Allen Newell

Cognitive Science United States 1927 – 1992 103 quotes

American cognitive scientist who co-developed the General Problem Solver, emphasizing human-like AI.

Quotes by Allen Newell

Protocols reveal the thought process.

Human Problem Solving 1972

The symbol level is where mind resides.

Book 1980

AI winters come from overpromising.

Speech 1988

Life is a problem-solving endeavor.

Personal letter 1991

Empirical validation is crucial for theories.

Paper 1975

The brain is a digital computer.

Interview 1982

Creativity is systematic search.

Book 1965

Turing Award was for shared vision.

Speech 1975

Cognition is layered: biological, implementation, computational.

Paper 1980

Humor in science lightens the load.

Personal reflection 1985

Politics of funding affects research.

Letter 1970

Wisdom comes from failures in experiments.

Interview 1960

Art of modeling minds requires patience.

Book 1990

Last words: Keep pushing the boundaries of cognition.

Deathbed 1992

Jokes aside, AI will transform society.

Speech 1980

Professional insight: Integrate psychology and AI.

Book 1972

Reflection: Life's meaning in discovery.

Personal essay 1985

Witty remark: Computers think faster, but humans deeper.

Interview 1965

Comeback to critics: Models predict, data confirms.

Debate 1975

Observation: Field evolves through controversy.

Paper 1988