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Alan Turing: A Life from Beginning to End
Discover the remarkable life of Alan Turing...Free BONUS Inside! Alan Turing had a radical and ingenious mind. He is considered one of the fathers of artificial intelligence, and his theories on this matter range from purely mechanical to almost spiritual. During World War II, his decryption of the Nazis’ Enigma codes proved vital for the Allied victory over the Axis powers. Turing’s fingerprints are everywhere, and yet his own country for quite some time failed to acknowledge it. It wasn’t until 2009 that the then prime minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown, issued an official, posthumous apology to Alan Turing for “the appalling way he was treated.” To many, this was an admission that was far too long in coming. As the chronicling of this book demonstrates, Alan Turing’s life was by no means easy; there were hardships, trials, and tribulations that would shake him to his core. But despite the tragic way his life ended by way of a poison apple, the spark ignited by Alan Turing’s short life is still something exceedingly brilliant to behold. Discover a plethora of topics such asThe Death of His First LoveTuring MachinesBreaking the Nazis’ Enigma CodesConviction and Chemical CastrationThe Poison AppleAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Alan Turing, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
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October 17, 2022
[Prime Minister Gordon Brown] finalized his posthumous apology to Turing with the words, “On behalf of the British government, and all those who live freely thanks to Alan’s work I am very proud to say: we’re sorry, you deserved so much better.”
You have to love that a Queer man is so deeply imbedded within the world of science and science fiction.
But his genius was punished. Don’t overlook him.
Alan Turing’s life was one full of imagination and progress—just about every breath he took was merely a pause between ideas. The modern world owes so much to his brilliant mind that it could hardly be overstated. Besides Turing’s major contributions to computing and his theories on artificial intelligence, it could be said that the free world owes its very freedom to the efforts of Alan Turing.
You have to love that a Queer man is so deeply imbedded within the world of science and science fiction.
But his genius was punished. Don’t overlook him.
Alan Turing’s life was one full of imagination and progress—just about every breath he took was merely a pause between ideas. The modern world owes so much to his brilliant mind that it could hardly be overstated. Besides Turing’s major contributions to computing and his theories on artificial intelligence, it could be said that the free world owes its very freedom to the efforts of Alan Turing.
May 16, 2021
Alan Turing has been one of the greatest minds of the contemporary era. Turing's life was by no means easy; there were hardships,trials and tribulations that would shake him to the core. But no matter how much anyone tried to dampen or darken his spirits, the spark ignited by Turing's short life was still something exceedingly brilliant to behold.
Alan Turing was a lover of dreams,imaginations and fairy tales. Although his life was cut short, the story of Alan Turing remains, and ideas his mind produced will live on for several more lifetimes to come.
Alan Turing was a lover of dreams,imaginations and fairy tales. Although his life was cut short, the story of Alan Turing remains, and ideas his mind produced will live on for several more lifetimes to come.
November 27, 2021
Difficult to visualize that a person who was instrumental in playing such a critical role for his country during the Second World War was discredited for being a homo-sexual. The apology did come but came pretty late from the British Prime Minister. This book does not delve so much on the effort by Turing in breaking the Enigma Code as on his life, his travails and tribulations.
September 20, 2020
Alan Turing....say his name, remember him.
What a touching and heartfelt biography of a man who should be taught about in school. We need to hear of his accomplishments and his name should be uttered with and included with the great mathematical minds. The fact that his works were kept a secret by the British government until 1970 is horrendous. I am so fortunate to have happened across this important part of history in this short but very well written, attention holding book.
What a touching and heartfelt biography of a man who should be taught about in school. We need to hear of his accomplishments and his name should be uttered with and included with the great mathematical minds. The fact that his works were kept a secret by the British government until 1970 is horrendous. I am so fortunate to have happened across this important part of history in this short but very well written, attention holding book.
July 31, 2019
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January 25, 2021
I come from an I.T background, so obviously I have heard his name before. I have read very briefly about the Turing test and Turing machines during my college days. But I didn't have a clear cut knowledge about his life or works. This book felt like the perfect way to be introduced to his life.
Though the book doesn't delve deeply into his works, it clearly shows the life of a genius who deserved much, much better. A man who was ahead of his times, not just because of his grand ideas but also because of his deep understanding of life, death, himself and humanity.
Honestly, in 36 pages I was only expecting the book to give me a surface-level knowledge of Turing, like what we expect from the illustrated, children's version of classic novels. But in 36 pages it gave me a life story that was heartbreaking to read. I will explore more books about Turing to read in detail about his works. However, the little I read from this book: Snow White and the poisoned apple metaphor, the way he was treated by his government for being a homosexual, how his contributions were kept hidden, his personal pains, his tragic life where the hamartia lies not with him but with the time he lived etc might stay with me forever.
Though the book doesn't delve deeply into his works, it clearly shows the life of a genius who deserved much, much better. A man who was ahead of his times, not just because of his grand ideas but also because of his deep understanding of life, death, himself and humanity.
Honestly, in 36 pages I was only expecting the book to give me a surface-level knowledge of Turing, like what we expect from the illustrated, children's version of classic novels. But in 36 pages it gave me a life story that was heartbreaking to read. I will explore more books about Turing to read in detail about his works. However, the little I read from this book: Snow White and the poisoned apple metaphor, the way he was treated by his government for being a homosexual, how his contributions were kept hidden, his personal pains, his tragic life where the hamartia lies not with him but with the time he lived etc might stay with me forever.
November 15, 2021
Very short overview of Alan's life and achievements. Well worth a read.
November 3, 2022
Very worth reading.
****
"After the passing of his dear friend, Alan Turing did his best to carry on. By the end of 1930, he managed to secure a scholarship to start attending courses in math at the prestigious King’s College at Cambridge in the fall of 1931. It is said that through this generous scholarship and additional grant money received, Turing had all of his expenses taken care of. This was an envious position to be in for any student since many others were struggling to pay their tuition cost at the time."
It's unclear if that last bit is simply an off the hat comment by the author, since English top academic institutions weren't exactly pretending to take in indigent and brilliant of the world, or of UK, generally. Most students were aristocratic and those who were expected for whatever reason to spend time at college, whether capable or not of any academic excellence or even aptitude.
***
"“Instead of trying to produce a programme to simulate the adult mind, why not rather try to produce one which simulates the child’s? If this were then subjected to an appropriate course of education one would obtain the adult brain.”
"—Alan Turing"
****
"“It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers. They would be able to converse with each other to sharpen their wits. At some stage therefore, we should have to expect the machines to take control.”
"—Alan Turing"
****
"Besides science, math, and manning a rowboat, another aspect of college life also caught Turing’s eye during this period: politics. During his first few years at King’s College, Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany. The Nazis were on the march, as were their international partners in fascism—Franco’s Spain, Mussolini’s Italy, and Tojo’s Japan. Many college students at the time, disgusted and alarmed at the rise of far-right fascism, naturally began to turn to what seemed to be its antithesis: Soviet communism. However, most young people of the time were ill-informed when it came to just how brutal the totalitarian dictatorship of communist Russia was. Alan Turing himself displayed such naivety when he wrote home in 1933 to declare, “I am thinking of going to Russia some time in vacation. I have joined an organization called the Anti-War Council. Politically it is rather communist.” However, Turing seems to have quickly forgotten all about the organization shortly after mentioning it. Indeed, he was so consumed with his studies that any real political leaning was an arbitrary afterthought at best."
Author shows bias there, openly - by mentioning brutality in Russia but not in US, where it was documented by authors such as Upton Sinclair.
****
"“No, I’m not interested in developing a powerful brain. All I’m after is just a mediocre brain, something like the President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.”
"—Alan Turing"
***
"“I’m afraid that the following syllogism may be used by some in the future: ‘Turing believes machines think. Turing lies with men. Therefore machines do not think.’”
"—Alan Turing"
***
"As Brown proclaimed, “Thousands of people have come together to demand justice for Alan Turing and recognition of the appalling way he was treated. While Turing was dealt with under the law of the time and we can’t put the clock back, his treatment was of course utterly unfair and I am pleased to have the chance to say how deeply sorry I and we all are for what happened to him. ... "
"Prime Minister Gordon Brown then went on to state, “This recognition of Alan’s status as one of Britain’s most famous victims of homophobia is another step towards equality, and long overdue. But even more than that, Alan deserves recognition for his contribution to humankind.” Gordon finalized his posthumous apology to Turing with the words, “On behalf of the British government, and all those who live freely thanks to Alan’s work I am very proud to say: we’re sorry, you deserved so much better.”
"This official apology given by Gordon Brown was then followed by an official pardon that was given by none other than the queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, in 2014. The British government also made it clear that they intended to extend their pardon to other men who had suffered the same persecution as Turing. ... "
***
"Alan Turing’s life was one full of imagination and progress—just about every breath he took was merely a pause between ideas. The modern world owes so much to his brilliant mind that it could hardly be overstated. Besides Turing’s major contributions to computing and his theories on artificial intelligence, it could be said that the free world owes its very freedom to the efforts of Alan Turing.
"With his work being classified and hidden away until the 1970s by the British government, it has only recently come to light how pivotal a role Alan Turing played in the Allied war effort during World War II. Without the uniquely gifted mind of Alan Turing, it remains doubtful that the encrypted messages created by the German Enigma machine would ever have been cracked."
" ... It was none other than another great mathematical mind, the brilliant John von Neumann, who often speculated just how much further Turing’s delving into the intricacies of math and computations might have led him if he was not interrupted by the war and by being tasked with cracking the codes of the Enigma machine. Von Neumann believed that the genius of Turing left uninhibited could do much more than crack the coded messages of Nazis—perhaps he could have cracked the very mysteries of the universe itself."
****
****
"After the passing of his dear friend, Alan Turing did his best to carry on. By the end of 1930, he managed to secure a scholarship to start attending courses in math at the prestigious King’s College at Cambridge in the fall of 1931. It is said that through this generous scholarship and additional grant money received, Turing had all of his expenses taken care of. This was an envious position to be in for any student since many others were struggling to pay their tuition cost at the time."
It's unclear if that last bit is simply an off the hat comment by the author, since English top academic institutions weren't exactly pretending to take in indigent and brilliant of the world, or of UK, generally. Most students were aristocratic and those who were expected for whatever reason to spend time at college, whether capable or not of any academic excellence or even aptitude.
***
"“Instead of trying to produce a programme to simulate the adult mind, why not rather try to produce one which simulates the child’s? If this were then subjected to an appropriate course of education one would obtain the adult brain.”
"—Alan Turing"
****
"“It seems probable that once the machine thinking method had started, it would not take long to outstrip our feeble powers. They would be able to converse with each other to sharpen their wits. At some stage therefore, we should have to expect the machines to take control.”
"—Alan Turing"
****
"Besides science, math, and manning a rowboat, another aspect of college life also caught Turing’s eye during this period: politics. During his first few years at King’s College, Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany. The Nazis were on the march, as were their international partners in fascism—Franco’s Spain, Mussolini’s Italy, and Tojo’s Japan. Many college students at the time, disgusted and alarmed at the rise of far-right fascism, naturally began to turn to what seemed to be its antithesis: Soviet communism. However, most young people of the time were ill-informed when it came to just how brutal the totalitarian dictatorship of communist Russia was. Alan Turing himself displayed such naivety when he wrote home in 1933 to declare, “I am thinking of going to Russia some time in vacation. I have joined an organization called the Anti-War Council. Politically it is rather communist.” However, Turing seems to have quickly forgotten all about the organization shortly after mentioning it. Indeed, he was so consumed with his studies that any real political leaning was an arbitrary afterthought at best."
Author shows bias there, openly - by mentioning brutality in Russia but not in US, where it was documented by authors such as Upton Sinclair.
****
"“No, I’m not interested in developing a powerful brain. All I’m after is just a mediocre brain, something like the President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.”
"—Alan Turing"
***
"“I’m afraid that the following syllogism may be used by some in the future: ‘Turing believes machines think. Turing lies with men. Therefore machines do not think.’”
"—Alan Turing"
***
"As Brown proclaimed, “Thousands of people have come together to demand justice for Alan Turing and recognition of the appalling way he was treated. While Turing was dealt with under the law of the time and we can’t put the clock back, his treatment was of course utterly unfair and I am pleased to have the chance to say how deeply sorry I and we all are for what happened to him. ... "
"Prime Minister Gordon Brown then went on to state, “This recognition of Alan’s status as one of Britain’s most famous victims of homophobia is another step towards equality, and long overdue. But even more than that, Alan deserves recognition for his contribution to humankind.” Gordon finalized his posthumous apology to Turing with the words, “On behalf of the British government, and all those who live freely thanks to Alan’s work I am very proud to say: we’re sorry, you deserved so much better.”
"This official apology given by Gordon Brown was then followed by an official pardon that was given by none other than the queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, in 2014. The British government also made it clear that they intended to extend their pardon to other men who had suffered the same persecution as Turing. ... "
***
"Alan Turing’s life was one full of imagination and progress—just about every breath he took was merely a pause between ideas. The modern world owes so much to his brilliant mind that it could hardly be overstated. Besides Turing’s major contributions to computing and his theories on artificial intelligence, it could be said that the free world owes its very freedom to the efforts of Alan Turing.
"With his work being classified and hidden away until the 1970s by the British government, it has only recently come to light how pivotal a role Alan Turing played in the Allied war effort during World War II. Without the uniquely gifted mind of Alan Turing, it remains doubtful that the encrypted messages created by the German Enigma machine would ever have been cracked."
" ... It was none other than another great mathematical mind, the brilliant John von Neumann, who often speculated just how much further Turing’s delving into the intricacies of math and computations might have led him if he was not interrupted by the war and by being tasked with cracking the codes of the Enigma machine. Von Neumann believed that the genius of Turing left uninhibited could do much more than crack the coded messages of Nazis—perhaps he could have cracked the very mysteries of the universe itself."
****
April 28, 2019
I really knew very little about Alan Turing other than the Enigma movie and I felt that after reading this short biography I had learned a lot. Turing is considered one of the fathers of artificial intelligence. He had a very high IQ and with that came some problems in grade school because he was berated by teachers when he wanted to skip simple math. He had a hard time making friends and he often felt alone, unable to relate. Eventually he did make a friend who died young with tuberculosis and his death affected Turing greatly. Turing introduced the idea of automatic machines, which were a rudimentary form of computer programming. Turing made an incredible contribution to the world during World War II. As Great Britain and its allies prepared to face off against Nazi Germany, they were in need of people who could help them decipher Germany's encrypted lines of communication. Turing used his background in cracking complex algorithms to figure out how to decode the Nazis famous Enigma machine. His effects in cracking the codes saved countless lives. Turing set up shop at a top secret wartime facility known as Bletchley Park and it was there that Turing's team deciphered an astonishing 84,000 German codes per month. Sadly, Turing was discriminated against because of his sexuality and he was treated very cruelly and unfairly due to the laws against homosexuals. He was persecuted, made to go to trial, convicted, and then forced to take hormone treatments (known as chemical castration.) These injections of synthetic estrogen had physical side effects. He was blacklisted in his career, both in Britain and in the United States, and in spite of his incredible contributions during World War II he was treated very unfairly. His achievements were labeled as top secret and Turing was placed under a gag order, therefore much of Turing work did not see the light of day until the 70's. In 2017 the so-called Adam Turing law provided full pardons for men convicted for performing homosexual acts. After reading this book I was very moved. It was well worth the read.
July 22, 2019
Even though this book had little new information for me about Alan Turing it was still an excellent read. The professionalism of hourly history to research into the subject and present a succinct and well presented book is present throughout. This book however did go into more detail about how terrible the British government was to Turing in following him and preventing visitors etc.
Alan Turing, especially his death, is still a mystery to this day and unless someone can create a machine that can see into the past then it probably will be forever. Ironically, if it wasn't for the constant probing, micro managing and relentless harassment from the government that Turing himself helped save, Turing was probably one of the only people with the intelligence to do so.
What hit me the most about this book was how terrible he was treated. Having recently been to Bletchley park and seeing for myself the conditions that he had to work in, everyone in the free world owes at least a small part of their freedom to Alan Turing.
As always, another excellent short book by hourly history. I am constantly impressed with the work that they produce and remain an avid fan.
Excellent book!
Alan Turing, especially his death, is still a mystery to this day and unless someone can create a machine that can see into the past then it probably will be forever. Ironically, if it wasn't for the constant probing, micro managing and relentless harassment from the government that Turing himself helped save, Turing was probably one of the only people with the intelligence to do so.
What hit me the most about this book was how terrible he was treated. Having recently been to Bletchley park and seeing for myself the conditions that he had to work in, everyone in the free world owes at least a small part of their freedom to Alan Turing.
As always, another excellent short book by hourly history. I am constantly impressed with the work that they produce and remain an avid fan.
Excellent book!
May 19, 2019
After reading this biography of Alan Turing (1912 - 1954), I learned a lot about Alan Turing, he was a genius with a high IQ. He was a man born before his time. He discovered artificial intelligence or as we know it today computer language. Alan Turing was a genius, a loner, and had few friends. At an early age he lost his best friend and a partner. He developed a way to decipher encrypted code from the Germans Enigma machines which saved hundreds of lives during the war.
Turing was persecuted and went to trial for his sexuality and was treated cruelly for being homosexual. He was forced to take treatments known as chemical castration. All of his works was hidden until 1970 because of his homosexuality, later in 2017 he was given a full pardon.
Alan Turing had a great mathematical mind, he gave us much more than he ever received, he received so little in his lifetime. Alan Turing was a lover of dreams, imagination and fairy tales. I enjoyed this book and learned things I did not know. Somethings we learn after we finish school, college, etc. Just keep learning everyday, it keeps our minds sharp. Thanks for the information.
Turing was persecuted and went to trial for his sexuality and was treated cruelly for being homosexual. He was forced to take treatments known as chemical castration. All of his works was hidden until 1970 because of his homosexuality, later in 2017 he was given a full pardon.
Alan Turing had a great mathematical mind, he gave us much more than he ever received, he received so little in his lifetime. Alan Turing was a lover of dreams, imagination and fairy tales. I enjoyed this book and learned things I did not know. Somethings we learn after we finish school, college, etc. Just keep learning everyday, it keeps our minds sharp. Thanks for the information.
January 2, 2020
Excellent overview of a brilliant life that was cut short way too early.
Alan Turing was an incredibly complex individual who did more than most to bring mankind into a period of learning. Through his ability to unravel the mysteries of Nazi code, he saved thousands, of not millions of lives only to have a perceived shortcoming in his own life lead to his demise. Who knows what more mysteries of life he may have solved had British law of the fifties been more understanding of human nature. Turing might have unlocked secrets of living that still are not known.
Alan Turing was an incredibly complex individual who did more than most to bring mankind into a period of learning. Through his ability to unravel the mysteries of Nazi code, he saved thousands, of not millions of lives only to have a perceived shortcoming in his own life lead to his demise. Who knows what more mysteries of life he may have solved had British law of the fifties been more understanding of human nature. Turing might have unlocked secrets of living that still are not known.
June 11, 2021
A concise summary of the life of the brilliant mathematician Alan Turing. His breakthrough solving of the Nazi codes turned the tide of the war in the Atlantic allowing the allies to gain the upper hand. Sadly being a gay man in the 1950's he was brutally persecuted for his sexuality leading some to think his death in 1954 was a suicide. Later in 2009 Prime Minister Gordon Brown publicly apologized for the government's appalling treatment of Turing in the last years of his life. With the apology the government granted a posthumous pardon for Turing's conviction of "Gross Indecency" in 1952.
February 4, 2022
This book offers a readable, brief biography of one of the greatest computer scientists in history. It features some interesting insights into Turing's tragic personal life, even raising questions about whether his death was a suicide or an accident resulting from his scientific work. The only real flaw in the book is that it glosses over the scientific content too much and doesn't always get across its real meaning or significance. Still, it is a good starting point for readers who want to learn more about Turing.
May 5, 2019
I think that the book gave a good depiction of a man who was certainly a genius and ahead of his time with his visions of computers and artificial intelligence. As was stated, many of his concepts are still taught and in use today. It was certainly unfortunate that his full potential was not tapped because of his homosexuality and the ignorance of the times.
I felt that the story was interesting enough for the most part. My only criticism would be that I would have liked it to have explained more about solving the German Enigma codes. It was merely stated that he solved the the codes and what a difference it made. With such an important contribution, I would like to have known a little more about the codes and how he figured them out.
I felt that the story was interesting enough for the most part. My only criticism would be that I would have liked it to have explained more about solving the German Enigma codes. It was merely stated that he solved the the codes and what a difference it made. With such an important contribution, I would like to have known a little more about the codes and how he figured them out.
July 24, 2019
How sad is the life of Alan Turing. Prevented from pursuing his mathematical research because of his importance to Bletchley Park during World War II and then persecuted by the government he helped save after the war, his genius was held in check. We can only speculate what marvels of computer theory and artificial intelligence he might have launched. The world is not always fair with its geniuses. Let's hope we get better in the future.
May 3, 2020
This short book at 45 pages packs a lot of information about Alan Turing who was a genius. It’s a travesty that his name isn’t more well known considering the contributions he made to British intelligence which helped win WWII. He was an early contributor to developing computers and AI, but because he was gay, he was arrested and harassed and may have eventually committed suicide, though it could’ve been an accidental death. He was ahead of his time, and we all owe him a huge debt.
October 1, 2020
It was a fairly comprehensive view of Alan Turing's life. A mathematical genius who was shy as well displayed his intelligence in new and innovative ways. He was instrumental in helping England win the war and was repaid quite harshly. I don't think what happened to him was fair in any way even if the British government apologized after his death. I do wonder what he would have come up with if society at the time, police and government hadn't blocked him.
April 4, 2021
A Complicated Genius
Alan Turing was far from ordinary, whatever that might be. Like so many geniuses, he was not fully appreciated until after his death, when attitudes toward homosexuality changed and, more importantly, the developments in computer science demonstrated just how far ahead of the curve he had been thinking and operating. It is one of those “I always wondered what his story was” and is a fascinating read.
Alan Turing was far from ordinary, whatever that might be. Like so many geniuses, he was not fully appreciated until after his death, when attitudes toward homosexuality changed and, more importantly, the developments in computer science demonstrated just how far ahead of the curve he had been thinking and operating. It is one of those “I always wondered what his story was” and is a fascinating read.
November 15, 2023
An amazing genius
Initially learning about Alan Turing from the movie "The Imitation Game" I was fascinated by the incredible mind of this tortured genius. His inhumane treatment at the hands of those whose lives he helped to save by breaking the Enigma code was heartbreaking and disgusting. Hopefully the truth of his contribution to modern computing and his long overdue pardon will allow him to rest in peace.
Initially learning about Alan Turing from the movie "The Imitation Game" I was fascinated by the incredible mind of this tortured genius. His inhumane treatment at the hands of those whose lives he helped to save by breaking the Enigma code was heartbreaking and disgusting. Hopefully the truth of his contribution to modern computing and his long overdue pardon will allow him to rest in peace.
February 11, 2020
Those who are still bothered by a person's sexual orientation would be well advised to read the story of Alan Turing to show the suffering that a fellow human endures because of their homosexuality. Although the contribution he made in breaking the Enigma Codes were a success, he was in the end a destroyed human being. Destroyed by the governments he helped to gain victory for the Allies in World War II simply because of his homosexuality.
July 4, 2020
Short but interesting profile
This is a history of his career as a mathematics genius, not a personal biography of his personal life. It is truly sad the way homosexuals were treated by society. With gay members among my foamy and friends, it us sad to. admit many view them in a negative way.
This is a history of his career as a mathematics genius, not a personal biography of his personal life. It is truly sad the way homosexuals were treated by society. With gay members among my foamy and friends, it us sad to. admit many view them in a negative way.
January 14, 2022
A fantastic read
What a fascinating and gifted individual Alan Turing was and yes, what he was put through by his conviction of being gay is unforgivable. I found this book to be quite enlightening and I’m glad I now know how Alan contributed to the world like non other and also knowing I’m enjoying the benefits of his work.
What a fascinating and gifted individual Alan Turing was and yes, what he was put through by his conviction of being gay is unforgivable. I found this book to be quite enlightening and I’m glad I now know how Alan contributed to the world like non other and also knowing I’m enjoying the benefits of his work.
June 8, 2023
Short but not sweet
What an amazing guy. His ability to crack codes probably saved thousands of lives during WW2! He was ahead of the curve on his work on ideas for co.outer codes and AI. But all his work was cast aside because he was gay, how sad is that? Good to see his contribution to science and math are now openly recognized. High level, good read, worth the time.
What an amazing guy. His ability to crack codes probably saved thousands of lives during WW2! He was ahead of the curve on his work on ideas for co.outer codes and AI. But all his work was cast aside because he was gay, how sad is that? Good to see his contribution to science and math are now openly recognized. High level, good read, worth the time.
April 23, 2025
A Little Bit About A Real Genius Ahead Of His Time
This isn’t a definitive piece by any means, but it is a fair introduction to a brilliant, misunderstood gay man who helped win a war and then was legally gay-bashed and more or less cancelled. He did a lot for Britain and the world, but gay apprehension tragically curb his career and object of his genius.
This isn’t a definitive piece by any means, but it is a fair introduction to a brilliant, misunderstood gay man who helped win a war and then was legally gay-bashed and more or less cancelled. He did a lot for Britain and the world, but gay apprehension tragically curb his career and object of his genius.
April 27, 2019
Quick understanding of Alan Turing
Dispassionate writing of a man who gave so much and received plenty in return of hardships. Though the book is brief but thorough in interesting facts.
Dispassionate writing of a man who gave so much and received plenty in return of hardships. Though the book is brief but thorough in interesting facts.
May 1, 2019
Hero of WWII
Who knew? FACT is STRANGER than fiction! Then the British government screws Turin yet hetero men its okay to be compromised by female spies. The usual in life the truth is usually 180 degrees the opposite,.... if discovered.
Who knew? FACT is STRANGER than fiction! Then the British government screws Turin yet hetero men its okay to be compromised by female spies. The usual in life the truth is usually 180 degrees the opposite,.... if discovered.
May 20, 2019
Alan Turing
This is a short but interesting and informative book about the life of a mathematical genius and forerunner of artificial intelligence. It is a quick way to learn about Alan Turing.
This is a short but interesting and informative book about the life of a mathematical genius and forerunner of artificial intelligence. It is a quick way to learn about Alan Turing.
September 6, 2019
The way this genius of a man was treated makes me ashamed to be British!!!! So glad the system has changed and its not allowed to (legally) happen anymore. This man deserves all the recognition in the world!
April 17, 2020
Alan Turning
Great book to read for a fast overview of the life and achievements of Alan Turning. Took about 1.5 hours to read due to interruption. Also looking up some of the events and reading about them.
Great book to read for a fast overview of the life and achievements of Alan Turning. Took about 1.5 hours to read due to interruption. Also looking up some of the events and reading about them.
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