Turing's Cathedral - The Origins of the Digital Universe
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating origins of the computer in this 1-hour 17-minute lecture by historian George Dyson at the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into the parallel development of the nuclear bomb and the computer in New Mexico, focusing on the lesser-known story of the computer's creation. Learn about the brilliant minds behind this technological revolution, including Alan Turing and John von Neumann, and discover how their visionary work laid the foundation for our digital world. Gain insights into the early days of computing and the foresight of these proto-hackers who anticipated the transformative impact of their invention on society.
Syllabus
Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe
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Santa Fe Institute
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