Herbert Simon was an American economist, political scientist, and cognitive psychologist, born on June 15, 1916. He is best known for his work in the fields of artificial intelligence, decision-making, and bounded rationality. Simon received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1978 for his contributions to understanding how people make decisions in uncertain environments. In addition to his economic work, Simon was a pioneer in the study of organizational behavior and contributed to the development of information systems. He also co-authored the influential book "Administrative Behavior," which explores how decisions are made within organizations. Simon's interdisciplinary approach has had a lasting impact on various fields.