Alan Turing, the man and his legacy
Neil Sheldon
- Region:
- North West
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Rotary, Probus, academic, U3A
- Fee:
- Paid: £60
- Category:
- Uncategorised
- Updated:
- 22nd July 2022
Alan Turing was a man of many achievements. Most notably, he was one of the founders of computer science, and he played a major part in code-breaking during World War Two. He also made lesser-known contributions to statistics, philosophy and biology. His life ended tragically with a criminal conviction and suicide.
I have given this talk many times to local history groups, Probus clubs and the U3A.
Views: 981 | Enquiries: 16About Neil Sheldon
I am a retired teacher with experience at both school and university level. My academic interests include mathematics, philosophy, statistics, computer science and linguistics. I am a former vice-president of the Royal Statistical Society and current vice-chair of the UK Linguistics Olympiad.
I am also a big fan of early jazz, and I have broadcast many shows on internet radio.
I am an experienced public speaker, having given hundreds of talks both in person and over the internet.
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