Turing's BD

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Turing's BD

Post by Sardonicus » 23rd Jun, '12, 03:54

...is being celebrated by Google

You have to go to Google to see.

Ok I'm going back to bed now.
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Re: Turing's BD

Post by Kooky » 23rd Jun, '12, 06:29

I've just been reading about him - he was prosecuted for being gay, accepted chemical castration as an alternative to prison, and subsequently committed suicide. What a waste of a brilliant mind.

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Re: Turing's BD

Post by avatarless » 24th Jun, '12, 01:22

The man was a giant. One of the most influential humans, ever. Don't what else to say.

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