Claude Shannon

Computer Science American 1916 – 2001 331 quotes

Father of information theory

Quotes by Claude Shannon

The elegance of a solution is often a sign of its correctness.

Lecture notes

I'm always tinkering with something in my workshop.

Letter to a friend

The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know.

Diary entry

I'm excited about the potential of artificial intelligence.

Conversation with a colleague

The process of discovery is often messy and unpredictable.

Lecture

I believe in the power of interdisciplinary thinking.

General sentiment

My family is the most important thing to me.

Letter to a family member

I'm always looking for ways to make things more efficient.

Work discussions

The joy of invention is unparalleled.

General sentiment

I'm fascinated by the intersection of logic and engineering.

Interview

The world is a giant playground for the curious mind.

General sentiment

I'm trying to build a machine that can solve the Rubik's Cube.

Letter to a friend

The pursuit of fundamental understanding is what truly drives me.

Interview

I believe that even seemingly simple ideas can have profound implications.

Lecture

My work is a continuous exploration of the unknown.

General sentiment

I'm always encouraging my students to think outside the box.

Advice to students

The beauty of a theory lies in its ability to explain a wide range of phenomena.

Lecture notes

I'm working on a device that can play musical instruments automatically.

Letter to a friend

The most rewarding part of my work is seeing my ideas come to life.

Interview

I'm a firm believer in the power of play and experimentation.

General sentiment