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.
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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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