Scientists
Architects of the Mind
Discover 20 scientists who changed the world in mathematics, psychology, physics and computer science. From Kahneman's decision theory to Feynman's learning method, from Shannon's information theory to Piaget's developmental models — meet the architects of the mind.
Each profile contains detailed information about the scientist's life, theories and their impact today.
Why Should We Know Scientists?
Understanding how great minds think is one of the shortest paths to developing our own. Daniel Kahneman's "fast and slow thinking" model explains how we make everyday decisions. Donald Hebb's principle that "neurons that fire together wire together" shows why every repetition matters.
Every scientist on this page has made fundamental contributions to the mind, mathematics and learning. By reading their profiles, you can better understand both the history of science and your own thought processes. The games on MindArena are the practical reflection of these theories: fast thinking, accurate decision making and continuous improvement.