MHB Remembering Alan Turing: A Pioneering Computer Scientist

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Alan Turing is celebrated as a pioneering computer scientist, notably for his contributions to the development of the first generation of computers in the post-war era. The discussion critiques the article for downplaying Turing's significant role in computer science, emphasizing his expertise in designing, building, and programming early computers. Turing's work extended beyond hardware; he also conceptualized theoretical frameworks, such as his chess program, demonstrating that computer science can be explored without physical computers. His legacy remains influential in both theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Overall, Turing's multifaceted contributions solidify his status as a foundational figure in the field.
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http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2012/06/28/remembering-alan-turing/?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en.
 
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That article does rather down-grade AMT's contribution to computer science, designing, building and programming the first generation of computers was one of his major activities in the post-war period.

Just to prove a slightly different point; that you can do computer science without a computer, see this >>this<< on Turings Chess program.

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