“I am not very impressed with theological arguments whatever they may be used to support. Such arguments have often been found unsatisfactory in the past. In the time of Galileo it was argued that the texts, 'And the sun stood still... and hasted not to go down about a whole day' (Joshua x. 13) and 'He laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not move at any time' (Psalm cv. 5) were an adequate refutation of the Copernican theory.”
This book brings together key essays and papers by Alan Turing, a pivotal figure in the development of computer science and artificial intelligence. It includes his seminal work on the concept of the Turing machine, which laid the foundation for modern computing, as well as his contributions to cryptography during World War II. The collection offers insights into Turing's innovative thinking and his impact on the fields of mathematics and computer science. more
Alan Turing, born on June 23, 1912, in London, England, was an outstanding mathematician, logician, and cryptographer. He made pioneering contributions to computer science, artificial intelligence, and is considered one of the pioneers of the field. During World War II, Turing played a crucial role in breaking the German Enigma cipher machine, which significantly contributed to the victory of the war. However, he faced unfair treatment in his personal life and died on June 7, 1954. more
“A very large part of space-time must be investigated, if reliable results are to be obtained.”
“Unless in communicating with it one says exactly what one means, trouble is bound to result.”
“We may hope that machines will eventually compete with men in all purely intellectual fields.”
“In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must be first.”