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Marvin Minsky (1927–2016): American cognitive scientist and computer scientist in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in MIT. [227] [228] Peter D. Mitchell (1920–1992): 1978–Nobel-laureate British biochemist. His mother was an atheist and he himself became an atheist at the age of 15. [229]
In a narrower sense, atheism is simply the absence of belief that any deities exist. This is a compilation of the various lists of atheists with articles on Wikipedia by category. Living people in these lists are those whose atheism is relevant to their notable activities or public life, and who have publicly identified themselves as atheists.
Scientist Neurophysiologist famous for his work on brain waves, and robotician. "A firm atheist, he was interested in, though unconvinced by, the paranormal, and also did research on hypnosis." [159] James D. Watson: 1928– Scientist 1962–Nobel-laureate co-discover of the structure of DNA.
According to the same estimate, between 1901 and 2000, atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers won 8.9% of the prizes in medicine, 7.1% in chemistry, 5.2% in economics, 4.7% in physics, and 3.6% in peace. [1] Alfred Nobel himself was an atheist later in life. [3] Shalev's book lists many Jewish atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers as religiously ...
For lists of atheists who converted to Christianity, Islam, or Judaism see the following links: List of converts to Christianity from nontheism; List of converts to Islam from nontheism; List of converts to Judaism from non-religious backgrounds; All other former atheists and agnostics that have been listed so far are below.
Wrote and presented the 2004 television series, Atheism: A Rough History of Disbelief, exploring the roots of his own atheism and investigating the history of atheism in the world. [56] [57] Tim Minchin (1975–): Australian comedian, actor, composer, songwriter, pianist, musical director, winner of the 2005 Best Newcomer Perrier Comedy Award. [58]
Scott Aaronson (self-described "disbelieving atheist infidel heretic" [182]) – American theoretical computer scientist and professor at University of Texas at Austin [183] Jacob Appelbaum – American computer security researcher and hacker ; a core member of the Tor project [ 184 ]
Paul Nurse (born 1949): 2001 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, called himself an atheist, but specified that "sceptical agnostic" was a more "philosophically correct" term. [408] Bill Nye (born 1955): American science educator, comedian, television host, actor, mechanical engineer and scientist. Popularly known as "Bill Nye the Science ...