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/kəmˌpjuːtəˈʃənəlɪst/ · com·pu·ta·tion·al·ist
noun
  1. A person who advocates for or practices computational methods and theories, especially in fields such as artificial intelligence, computer science, and cognitive science. The computationalist approach to understanding human cognition has led to significant advancements in the development of intelligent machines.
Did you know? The term 'computationalist' is often associated with the philosophical idea that the human mind can be viewed as a computational system, a concept that has been debated by scholars such as Alan Turing and David Chalmers. This idea has led to significant advancements in the fields of artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026