Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Turing Test and the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days since the Centenary: 3 Days to the Bicentennial: 36,324 A few days ago I posted … Continue reading →

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Happy Turing-Versary!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

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On the Eve of the Turing-Versary: Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 1! Yes one! Just 1 day to the Turing Centenary! Even though it’s … Continue reading →

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The Uncanny Valley and the ‘Flaw’ in the Turing Test

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 3 3… 2… 1…! Just 3 short days to the Turing Centenary! Criminy! … Continue reading →

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Alan Turing Helps You Grow Your Inner Child and Get Rid of Unsightly Wrinkles!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 5 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…! Just 5 short days to the Turing … Continue reading →

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The First Skunkworks

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 9 Holy Cow! Just 9 days to the Turing Centenary! Just when you … Continue reading →

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Use a Real Enigma Encryption Machine and Bombe Decryption Device

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 14 We’re nearing the finish line of the countdown to the Turing Centenary … Continue reading →

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The Other Anniversary and All That Jazz

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 16 Today is the other Alan Turing anniversary this year.  The big, joyous … Continue reading →

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The Enigma is Child’s Play! (Plus: Sayonara Ray Bradbury)

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine NOW AVAILABLE for instant download! Click to find out more. Days to Centenary: 17 And we’re back! A combination of bad things (a disastrous hard drive … Continue reading →

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