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Alan Turing: Breaking Boundaries in Science and Technology (His Research of Cybernetics, Morphogenesis, Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks)
Paperback
Biographies GeneralGeneral Computers
Publisher Price: $19.95
ISBN13: 9781778146251
Publisher: Alfred Vasquez
Published: Jan 25 2024
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Alan Turing, the brilliant British mathematician, logician, and computer scientist, who revolutionized the world of science and technology. His pioneering contributions in mathematics, logic, and computer science changed our understanding of the universe and laid the foundation for modern cryptography. His commitment to justice and his ultimate triumph in the face of adversity will move and inspire readers.
This biography will take you on a journey through the life of a true visionary, a genius, and a pioneer. Learn about Turing's early years filled with academic promise, his groundbreaking work during World War II as a code breaker, and his passion for advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Understand the remarkable character, values, and motivations that drove Turing-an unconventional genius who challenged the status quo and broke boundaries in an era marked by adversity.
This book will tell you the story of Turing's lost research. It is an attempt to shed some light on the forgotten chapter of Artificial Intelligence and Cybernetics. Turing tried to crack the code of the human nervous system, and he almost did. This is the story of his final research. In the book, the reader will find plenty of historical and textual evidence and learn about some lesser-known aspects of Alan Turing's life.
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