The Nobel Prize 2024
Three outstanding scholars—Simon Johnson, Geoffrey Hinton, and James A. Robinson—are among the Nobel Prize winners this year, making history with their groundbreaking contributions in economics and physics.
Geoffrey Hinton (London, UK) – 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey Hinton (London, UK) – 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey’s pioneering work in Artificial Intelligence has reshaped the field of machine learning. In the 1980s, Hinton created the Boltzmann machine, an artificial neural network that learns to recognize patterns in data, which became foundational for applications like image recognition and classification. His innovations in AI have transformed industries and are at the core of modern technological advances.
Simon Johnson (Sheffield, UK) – 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
Simon, along with Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, is being recognized for his contributions to understanding the role of societal institutions in economic prosperity. Through their work, they’ve shown how political and economic systems established by European colonizers have shaped today’s global inequality. Their research offers critical insights into why differences in institutions persist and how they can be changed for greater equity and prosperity.
James A. Robinson (London, UK) – 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics
James A. Robinson, together with Simon Johnson and Daron Acemoglu, has been instrumental in examining how historical institutions shape modern economies. Their work has illuminated the lasting impact of colonialism on global wealth disparities and highlighted the critical role that inclusive, participatory institutions play in fostering economic growth and stability. Robinson’s contributions have provided essential tools for understanding the origins of inequality and the path to reforming global economic systems.
Three brilliant minds, three Nobel Prizes, and a shared legacy of transforming our world.
