Legacy Alan Turing | Illegal Love | 3
Apr 16, 2024
Alan Turing, the renowned British mathematician and computer scientist, is featured in this episode discussing his post-war life and struggles with societal acceptance of his sexual orientation. Topics include Turing's pioneering work on the ACE machine, innovations in computing and memory, his personal controversies, trial for 'gross indecency', and the practice of chemical castration. The episode delves into Turing's resilience in the face of adversity while seeking normalcy post-trial.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Building the ACE and The Baby Computer
04:57 • 2min
Innovations in Computing and Memory: The Birth of Baby
06:54 • 2min
Alan Turing's Multifaceted Life and Controversies
09:19 • 9min
Alan Turing's Trial and the Practice of Chemical Castration
18:21 • 15min
Facing Challenges and Seeking Normalcy Post-Trial
33:03 • 3min