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53 - A gay show for smart people: Alan Turing

53 - A gay show for smart people: Alan Turing

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Happy Pride!!!

Jeff shares the story of Alan Turing. Turing was a pioneering British mathematician and logician. Best known for his contributions to computer science and helping the allies win World War 2 against the Nazis. He was also gay so his story is less known because of this. Enjoy this dive into history for Pride.

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Jeff’s sources:

  • Hodges, Andrew. Alan Turing: The Enigma. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1983.
  • The First Huts – Bletchley Park
  • Alan Turing and His Legacy – Dermot Turing
  • Alan Turing – Wikipedia
  • Alan Turing’s Childhood Story – More Than Our Childhoods
  • A Valentine Memoriam: Alan Turing & Christopher Morcom
  • Alan Turing Tribute – YouTube
  • LGBT+ History Month: Alan Turing and His Enduring Legacy – Education Hub
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