Dermot Turing is the acclaimed author of Prof, a biography of his famous uncle, The Story of Computing, and most recently X, Y and Z – the real story of how Enigma was broken. He began writing in 2014 after a career in law and is a regular speaker at historical and other events. As well as writing and speaking, he is a trustee of The Turing Trust and a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford. Dermot is married with two sons and lives in Kippen in Stirlingshire.
A timely and important book … [an] exploration of the possibilities
of AI and beyond.
*Sir Adrian Smith FRS*
Strips away the encrusted hagiography that has developed around
Alan Turing in recent years … a passionate argument for the lessons
we should draw from his life and his extraordinary scientific
achievements.
*Robert Hannigan*
Fascinating and highly readable ... My wife Rohini and I feel
particularly grateful to have a special link to [Alan Turing]
through our house in Coonoor … where Alan’s mother lived for many
years.
*Nandan Nilekani*
Essential reading for anyone who thinks they know the history of
Alan Turing … a significant reappraisal of his meaning for us
today.
*Dr Tilly Blyth*
Dermot compels us to learn from his uncle’s incredible life and
many achievements in our own pursuit of creating a better world for
all.
*Liz Carr*
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