The Sciences of the Artificial

"A foundational text bridging engineering, economics, and cognition, outlining a broad framework for how we design and understand artificial systems." Simon’s classic reframes design as a way of changing the world—not just styling it. He connects engineering, cognition, and systems theory into a unified design philosophy. For any designer or engineer, this is a foundational text: it legitimises our work as a 'science' of human-made systems, shaped by feedback loops and purpose. He offers tools for understanding complexity, iteration, and problem-solving at scale.