Tag: Alan Turing
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Il Mistero del Problema dell’Arresto: Una Prospettiva Storica e Contemporanea
Nel contesto della teoria della computazione, poche questioni sono state tanto dibattute e mal interpretate quanto il problema dell’arresto di Turing. Sebbene Alan Turing, nel suo famoso articolo del 1936, non abbia usato il termine moderno ‘problema dell’arresto’, i suoi contributi pionieristici hanno gettato le basi per questa nozione. Nei commenti raccolti dagli esperti, emerge…
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Alan Turing: Justice, Memory, and the Question of Morality
The life and contributions of Alan Turing stand as one of the most powerful testaments to human ingenuity and scientific brilliance. Turing, a pioneer in computing and artificial intelligence, was instrumental in deciphering the Enigma code, which is often credited with significantly shortening World War II. Yet, despite his invaluable contributions, Turing’s life was marred…
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The Unforgivable Mistreatment of Alan Turing: A Tragic Legacy
As we mark 70 years since the death of Alan Turing, it becomes ever more essential to reflect deeply on his legacy and the societal forces that led to his tragic end. Turing, a man of unparalleled intellect and pivotal contributions to both mathematics and wartime cryptography, was driven to despair by the very laws…