The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.<\/em>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n“Well – just the theory – I proved it was possible, mathematically.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s time for you to step up for your country Allan.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“What are you talking about?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Come and join us at Bletchley Park. If you play it smart, we might even get to build your machine!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I don’t know. Helping out the Dogs of War? Haven’t we all had enough of conflict?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The ideas in your PhD will be famous! They’ll call it, the Turing Machine. It will inspire a hundred years of calculating machines!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Well I suppose it is my duty.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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