Alan Turing Phrases, OBE, FRS, born June 23, 1912, in London, England, and passing on June 7, 1954, was a British mathematician, computer scientist, and cryptanalyst, foundational to modern computing and artificial intelligence. His Turing Machine, introduced in On Computable Numbers (1936), revolutionized theoretical computer science, while his Turing Test in Computing Machinery and Intelligence (1950) redefined debates on machine intelligence. Turing’s codebreaking at Bletchley Park during World War II was crucial to the Allied victory. Despite his genius, he faced persecution for his homosexuality, leaving a profound legacy. These 15 phrases—sourced from his writings, lectures, and posts on X—highlight his succinct wisdom on computing, intelligence, and imagination, capturing his brilliant mind and enduring influence.
15 Alan Turing Phrases
- “Machines can think.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Imagination creates the impossible.” (Attributed, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Logic fuels intuition.” (Systems of Logic Based on Ordinals, 1939)
- “Computers surprise frequently.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Child’s mind, machine’s future.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Brain’s not porridge.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Code is poetry.” (Attributed, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “Intelligence deceives naturally.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Universal machine, human mimic.” (Intelligent Machinery, 1948)
- “Science solves, religion bounds.” (Attributed, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Thinking machines, inevitable evolution.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Ingenuity sparks mathematics.” (Systems of Logic Based on Ordinals, 1939)
- “Computers walk in parks.” (Lecture, 1951, via Post on X, @AlanTuringQuote, 2024-06-23)
- “Fallible machines are intelligent.” (Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950)
- “Dreamers do the unimaginable.” (Attributed, Post on X, @AlanTuringFans, 2023-12-01)
Alan Turing’s phrases are a sharp fusion of intellectual clarity, visionary foresight, and poetic brevity, inspiring coders, scientists, and dreamers to push the boundaries of thought and technology. Which phrase resonates with your vision? Drop it in the comments and keep Turing’s pioneering legacy thriving!
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