Herbert Simon (Psychologist)

Herbert Simon was an influential American psychologist and Nobel laureate known for his work in decision-making, problem-solving, and artificial intelligence. He introduced the concept of "bounded rationality," suggesting that people make decisions based on limited information and cognitive constraints rather than pure logic. Simon also explored how organizations function and introduced ideas on the importance of satisfaction over optimality in decision-making. His interdisciplinary approach bridged psychology, economics, and computer science, laying foundations for fields like cognitive science and AI, where he emphasized simulating human thought processes in machines.