The Macy Conferences (1946-1953)

The Macy Conferences (1946-1953) were a series of interdisciplinary meetings in New York where scientists, mathematicians, biologists, psychologists, and philosophers discussed ideas about understanding the mind, brain function, and communication. They aimed to explore how complex systems like the brain work and how they relate to human consciousness and behavior. This collaboration helped lay the groundwork for fields like cybernetics, systems theory, and artificial intelligence, bridging biology and technology. Their discussions fostered advances in understanding cognition and developing technologies that mimic or interact with human thought processes.