Reflections of Alan Turing: A Relative Story

Author:   Dermot Turing
Publisher:   The History Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781803990125


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   07 July 2022
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Dermot Turing
Publisher:   The History Press Ltd
Imprint:   The History Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781803990125


ISBN 10:   1803990120
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   07 July 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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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 Alan's 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 uncle's incredible life and many achievements in our own pursuit of creating a better world for all. -- Liz Carr


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 Alan’s 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 uncle’s incredible life and many achievements in our own pursuit of creating a better world for all. -- Liz Carr


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Dermot Turing is the acclaimed author of Prof, a biography of his famous uncle, The Story of Computing, and most recently X, Y and Z – the real story of how Enigma was broken. He began writing in 2014 after a career in law and is a regular speaker at historical and other events. As well as writing and speaking, he is a trustee of The Turing Trust and a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford. Dermot is married with two sons and lives in Kippen in Stirlingshire.

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