Do you know why people like violence? It is because it feels good. Humans find violence deeply satisfying. But remove the satisfaction, and the act becomes hollow.
Alan TuringA very large part of space-time must be investigated, if reliable results are to be obtained.
Alan TuringWe can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done.
Alan TuringA man provided with paper, pencil, and rubber, and subject to strict discipline, is in effect a universal machine.
Alan TuringBell Labs Cafeteria, New York, 1943: His high pitched voice already stood out above the general murmur of well-behaved junior executives grooming themselves for promotion within the Bell corporation. Then he was suddenly heard to say: "No, I'm not interested in developing a powerful brain. All I'm after is just a mediocre brain, something like the President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company."
Alan Turing