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Turing's Enduring Importance

Technology Review

February 10, 2012

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Even before digital computers existed, Turing described the fundamental mathematical principles that would govern them. Credit: The Granger Collection

When Alan Turing was born 100 years ago, on June 23, 1912, a computer was not a thing—it was a person.

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People may be interested to learn that there's a new film about Alan Turing. TuringFilm.com. It broadcast in the UK late last last year. Worldwide distribution plans are being developed now.

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