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Book SynopsisEveryone knows the story of the codebreaker and computer science pioneer Alan Turing.
Except …
When Dermot Turing is asked about his famous uncle, people want to know more than the bullet points of his life. They want to know everything – was Alan Turing actually a codebreaker? What did he make of artificial intelligence? What is the significance of Alan Turing’s trial, his suicide, the Royal Pardon, the £50 note and the film The Imitation Game?
In Reflections of Alan Turing, Dermot strips off the layers to uncover the real story. It’s time to discover a fresh legacy of Alan Turing for the twenty-first century.
Trade ReviewA timely and important book … [an] exploration of the possibilities of AI and beyond.
-- Sir Adrian Smith FRS
Strips away the encrusted hagiography that has developed around Alan Turing in recent years … a passionate argument for the lessons we should draw from his life and his extraordinary scientific achievements.
-- Robert Hannigan
Fascinating and highly readable ... My wife Rohini and I feel particularly grateful to have a special link to [Alan Turing] through our house in Coonoor … where Alan’s mother lived for many years.
-- Nandan Nilekani
Essential reading for anyone who thinks they know the history of Alan Turing … a significant reappraisal of his meaning for us today.
-- Dr Tilly Blyth
Dermot compels us to learn from his uncle’s incredible life and many achievements in our own pursuit of creating a better world for all.
-- Liz Carr
