David Marr

Cognitive Science United Kingdom 1945 – 1980 104 quotes

British neuroscientist whose levels of analysis framework structures vision research.

Quotes by David Marr

The brain is a complex system, but it is not inscrutable.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational theory of vision is a powerful tool for understanding the brain.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The visual system is designed to extract meaningful information from the world.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The brain is a problem-solving machine.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational approach provides a rigorous framework for studying the brain.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The visual system is a marvel of engineering.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The brain is a computational device that processes information.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational theory is the most abstract level of understanding.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The visual system is a highly parallel processing system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The brain is a complex adaptive system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational approach is essential for understanding the brain.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The visual system is a dynamic system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The brain is a self-organizing system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational theory provides a clear statement of the problem.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The visual system is a robust system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The brain is a highly interconnected system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational approach is a powerful way to study the brain.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The visual system is a highly efficient system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The brain is a flexible system.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982

The computational theory is a necessary first step in understanding the brain.

Vision: A Computational Investigation into the Human Representation and Processing of Visual Information 1982