Category Archives: Turing in fiction

The Great Turing Tenner Showdown

Posted on March 22, 2012 by nashedron

“A Great science fiction detective story” – Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine Days to Centenary: 93  On account of inconsistent announcements regarding the closing date of the Great Turing Tenner Showdown, entries will now be accepted until midnight, … Continue reading →

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Turing in Fiction — Greg Egan’s “Oracle”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by nashedron

Days to Centenary: 219 There is a small but not insignificant body of fiction which features Alan Turing as a character.  With great good luck it turns out that some very good examples of the oevre are available free online. … Continue reading →

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