This biography of Alan Turing explores his life from his ancestry and upbringing through his groundbreaking work in mathematics, codebreaking during World War II, and his contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence. It examines his personal life, including his sexuality and tragic end, while also highlighting his significant intellectual achievements and influence on multiple fields. The text draws on previously unseen documents and personal accounts to provide a comprehensive portrait. His work on morphogenesis, a mathematical theory of biological pattern formation, is also discussed. Finally, the text details the posthumous recognition of his contributions and the ongoing legacy of his work.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Prof-Alan-Turing-Decoded-Dermot/dp/1841656437?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=739f22ca86e3ac8d7f41e60f78a0a3bb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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