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Norbert Wiener
Pioneers

Norbert Wiener

Founded cybernetics; warned about automation before anyone else.

1894–1964United States
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Known for
CyberneticsFeedback and control

1 CareerEvery role we can document, most recent first

  1. 1919–196445 yrsMITProfessor of Mathematics

2 Books & papersPublished work, oldest first

  1. 1948Cybernetics
  2. 1950The Human Use of Human Beings

LineageWho taught whom. Most of this field descends from a handful of laboratories, and the shortest path between two researchers is usually an advisor.

Worked alongsideco-founders and close collaborators
Walter PittsWalter Pitts

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