Christopher Longuet-Higgins

Christopher Longuet-Higgins was a British cognitive scientist and philosopher known for his work on the computational theory of mind. This theory suggests that human thought processes can be understood as computations performed by the brain, similar to how a computer processes information. Longuet-Higgins contributed to understanding how mental representations—our internal models of the world—can be manipulated in ways that resemble mathematical functions. His research bridged the gap between cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and philosophy, exploring how understanding the mind through computation can lead to insights into human perception, reasoning, and creativity.