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Seymour Papert
Pioneers

Seymour Papert

Constructionism and Logo; co-authored Perceptrons.

1928–2016United States
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Known for
LogoConstructionism

1 CareerEvery role we can document, most recent first

  1. 1963–201653 yrsMITProfessor; co-founded MIT AI Lab

2 Books & papersPublished work, oldest first

  1. 1969Perceptrons
  2. 1980Mindstorms

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
Marvin MinskyMarvin Minsky

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