Alan Turing was the greatest computer scientist ever born in Britain. He laid the foundations of computing, helped break the Nazi Enigma code and told us how to tell whether a machine could think.
He was also gay. He was prosecuted for being gay, chemically castrated as a 'cure', and took his own life, aged 41.
The British Government should apologize to Alan Turing for his treatment and recognize that his work created much of the world we live in and saved us from Nazi Germany. And an apology would recognize the tragic consequences of prejudice that ended this man's life and career.
10,000 signatures. Turing deserves this recognition and more.
September 3, 2009
One hundred signatures reached. This is a massive start for the cause.
Reached 10,000 supporters
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September 2, 2009
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Reached 1,000 supporters
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Reached 100 supporters
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8 Comments
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Allen Abraham
2 years ago
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The British Government, the Alfred Nobel Society, the Royal Science Society, and other international organizations should recognize the precious and valuable efforts of Sir Alan Turing.
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Bill McNabb
4 years ago
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Like several folks have said in your stories that they aren’t trying to prove anything. For people that have experienced these strange things we don’t need proof. God show us the way. Amen
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Mark Jackson
16 years ago
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What a tragic end for a man who gave so much to this country. Lets set the record straight finally
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Sarah Webster
16 years ago
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Its about time they admitted what they did was wrong. A true genius treated like a criminal. Shameful.
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Helen Donnelly
16 years ago
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The world would be a totally different place if he hadnt been driven to that. Justice for Turing please.
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David Ferguson
16 years ago
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ABSOLUTELY. He saved millions of lives and they treated him like dirt. We owe him everything.
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Meg Viers
3 months ago
Alan Turing is at the core of my work to this day. I <3 Turing forever
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Priyedarshi Jetli
8 months ago
Just imagine if Turing had lived for even 20 more years!
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Alan Turing was the greatest computer scientist ever born in Britain. He laid the foundations of computing, helped break the Nazi Enigma code and told us how to tell whether a machine could think.
He was also gay. He was prosecuted for being gay, chemically castrated as a 'cure', and took his own life, aged 41.
The British Government should apologize to Alan Turing for his treatment and recognize that his work created much of the world we live in and saved us from Nazi Germany. And an apology would recognize the tragic consequences of prejudice that ended this man's life and career.
10,000 signatures. Turing deserves this recognition and more.
September 3, 2009
One hundred signatures reached. This is a massive start for the cause.
Reached 10,000 supporters
September 3, 2009
September 2, 2009
The stories coming in from people affected by this history are powerful. I am currently working on getting these signatures directly in front of the right officials.
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 1, 2009
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2009
8 Comments
A
Allen Abraham
2 years ago
Featured
The British Government, the Alfred Nobel Society, the Royal Science Society, and other international organizations should recognize the precious and valuable efforts of Sir Alan Turing.
B
Bill McNabb
4 years ago
Featured
Like several folks have said in your stories that they aren’t trying to prove anything. For people that have experienced these strange things we don’t need proof. God show us the way. Amen
M
Mark Jackson
16 years ago
Featured
What a tragic end for a man who gave so much to this country. Lets set the record straight finally
S
Sarah Webster
16 years ago
Featured
Its about time they admitted what they did was wrong. A true genius treated like a criminal. Shameful.
H
Helen Donnelly
16 years ago
Featured
The world would be a totally different place if he hadnt been driven to that. Justice for Turing please.
D
David Ferguson
16 years ago
Featured
ABSOLUTELY. He saved millions of lives and they treated him like dirt. We owe him everything.
M
Meg Viers
3 months ago
Alan Turing is at the core of my work to this day. I <3 Turing forever
P
Priyedarshi Jetli
8 months ago
Just imagine if Turing had lived for even 20 more years!
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The British Government, the Alfred Nobel Society, the Royal Science Society, and other international organizations should recognize the precious and valuable efforts of Sir Alan Turing.