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Reflections of Alan Turing: A Relative Story [Hardback]

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  • Formāts: Hardback, height x width: 216x138 mm, 12 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 22-Apr-2021
  • Izdevniecība: The History Press Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 0750996099
  • ISBN-13: 9780750996099
  • Formāts: Hardback, height x width: 216x138 mm, 12 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 22-Apr-2021
  • Izdevniecība: The History Press Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 0750996099
  • ISBN-13: 9780750996099
A new perspective on Alan Turing, his family and his legacy - written by his nephew

For many, Alan Turing&;s story is an inspiration, but given the numerous biographies in circulation what more can we learn about the man? Reflections of Alan Turing explores many topics typically connected to his work&;including artificial intelligence, code-breaking, and security&;debunking common myths and misconceptions along the way. Beyond this it also considers questions raised by different episodes in Turing&;s life and background which have resonance in relation to wider themes today, including women in science, criminalization of sexuality, and iconography. Having grown up in the shadow of his uncle&;s reputation and with access to family papers, Dermot Turing is perfectly positioned to give a new perspective and answer for the first time in writing the questions that arise time and again from audiences at the talks and lectures he gives about his famous relative.

Recenzijas

A timely and important book [ an] exploration of the possibilities of AI and beyond. -- Sir Adrian Smith FRS Strips away the encrusted hagiography that has developed around Alan Turing in recent years a passionate argument for the lessons we should draw from his life and his extraordinary scientific achievements. -- Robert Hannigan Fascinating and highly readable ... My wife Rohini and I feel particularly grateful to have a special link to [ Alan Turing] through our house in Coonoor where Alans mother lived for many years. -- Nandan Nilekani Essential reading for anyone who thinks they know the history of Alan Turing a significant reappraisal of his meaning for us today. -- Dr Tilly Blyth Dermot compels us to learn from his uncles incredible life and many achievements in our own pursuit of creating a better world for all. -- Liz Carr

Acknowledgements 7(2)
Family Trees 9(2)
Foreword 11(4)
Kayisha Payne
Reflections
15(4)
Raj
19(14)
X-Ray
33(22)
Compute
55(20)
Geheim
75(26)
Robot
101(30)
Postbag
131(26)
Apple
157(18)
Icon
175(20)
Notes 195(6)
Further Reading 201(3)
Index 204
DERMOT TURING is the author of X, Y and Z: the Real Story of how Enigma Was Broken; Alan Turing Decoded; and Enigma Traitors, which reveals the inadequacies of Allied codes during the Second World War. He began writing in 2014 after a career in law. He is a trustee of The National Museum of Computing and a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford. Dermot is married with two sons and lives in Kippen in Stirlingshire.