53 - A gay show for smart people: Alan Turing
Happy Pride!!!Jeff shares the story of Alan Turing. Turing was a pioneering British mathematician and logician. Best known for his contributions to computer science and helping the allies win World War 2 against the Nazis. He was also gay so his story is less known because of this. Enjoy this dive into history for Pride.Visit us on Linktree for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com.Jeff’s sources: Hodges, Andrew. Alan Turing: The Enigma. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1983. The First Huts – Bletchley Park Alan Turing and His Legacy – Dermot Turing Alan Turing – Wikipedia Alan Turing’s Childhood Story – More Than Our Childhoods A Valentine Memoriam: Alan Turing & Christopher Morcom Alan Turing Tribute – YouTube LGBT+ History Month: Alan Turing and His Enduring Legacy – Education Hub
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Happy Pride!!!Jeff shares the story of Alan Turing. Turing was a pioneering British mathematician and logician. Best known for his contributions to computer science and helping the allies win World War 2 against the Nazis. He was also gay so his story is less known because of this. Enjoy this dive into history for Pride.Visit us on Linktree for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at jeffandsamshow@gmail.com.Jeff’s sources: Hodges, Andrew. Alan Turing: The Enigma. Princeton: Princeto...