Norbert Wiener Quotes

A collection of quotes by Norbert Wiener.

Norbert Wiener (1894-1964) was an American mathematician and philosopher, known as the founder of cybernetics, a field exploring the connection between control systems, communication, and biology. Born in Columbia, Missouri, Wiener showed exceptional mathematical talent from a young age. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University at the age of 18, and his groundbreaking work on stochastic and mathematical systems theory laid the foundation for his later development of cybernetics. Wiener's ideas had a profound impact on various disciplines, such as engineering, computer science, biology, and social sciences, making him a pioneer of interdisciplinary research.