Alan Turing's Contributions to Computing and Codebreaking

Alan Turing, a British mathematician and logician, made significant contributions to mathematics, logic, and philosophy. He played a crucial role in codebreaking during World War II, particularly in cracking the German Enigma code. Turing's work in cryptanalysis and technology laid the foundation for modern computing. He also proposed the Turing test, a method for determining if artificial intelligence exhibits thinking. Despite his achievements, Turing was persecuted for his homosexuality and was subjected to hormone therapy as punishment. His tragic death in 1954 further highlights the injustice he faced.