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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
neuroscientist
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkb:MIT |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Walter_Pitts
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1911-11-16
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| gptkbp:contribution |
the concept of neural networks
the development of logical circuits |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1988-09-24
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| gptkbp:field |
artificial intelligence
neuroscience |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
W. R. McCulloch
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| gptkbp:influenced |
neural networks
cybernetics computational neuroscience |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:John_von_Neumann
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:McCulloch-Pitts_neuron
theoretical neuroscience work in neurophysiology |
| gptkbp:legacy |
foundational work in neural networks
impact on philosophy of mind impact on cognitive science influence on interdisciplinary research influence on robotics influence on AI development development of artificial neural networks pioneering work in computational models of the brain advancement of theoretical neuroscience contribution to understanding of brain function |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
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| gptkbp:occupation |
researcher
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| gptkbp:publishes |
A Logical Calculus Immanent in Nervous Activity
The Brain and the Computer The Logical Calculus of Ideas Immanent in Nervous Activity The_Organization_of_Behavior |
| gptkbp:researchAreas |
machine learning
philosophy of mind artificial life biological cybernetics |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
cognitive science
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