John von Neumann quotes
John von Neumann was a Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, and computer science pioneer. His groundbreaking work influenced areas such as quantum mechanics, game theory, and the development of early computers. He left a profound legacy in mathematics, technology, and science. Here are 34 of his quotes:
It is exceptional that one should be able to acquire the understanding of a process without having previously acquired a deep familiarity with running it, with using it, before one has assimilated it in an instinctive and empirical way... Thus any discussion of the nature of intellectual effort in any field is difficult, unless it presupposes an easy, routine familiarity with that field. In mathematics this limitation becomes very severe.
John von Neumann
The sciences do not try to explain, they hardly even try to interpret, they mainly make models. By a model is meant a mathematical construct which, with the addition of certain verbal interpretations, describes observed phenomena. The justification of such a mathematical construct is solely and precisely that it is expected to work.
John von Neumann
John von Neumann
Occupation: Hungarian-American Mathematician
Born: December 28, 1903
Died: February 8, 1957
Quotes count: 34
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