Paul Smolensky

Paul Smolensky is a cognitive scientist and computer scientist known for developing the Connectivist Theory of neural networks. His work explores how the brain encodes and processes complex information through interconnected units, similar to a network. Smolensky's models help explain language learning, cognition, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of both rule-based and statistical learning. His contributions have advanced understanding of how the mind and machines handle complex, structured information, bridging psychology, linguistics, and computer science.