30. Alan Turing: Computer Daddy

In this episode of History is Gay, Leigh and guest host Maren
(@RygarBorgvoss) tackle the father of modern computing, and gay
geek hero, Alan Turing! Whether he be sending love-struck letters
about astronomy to his high school bestie, riding a bicycle in a
gas mask, or completely revolutionizing mathematics and
machinery, we’re in awe of Alan. Listen as we talk about his
successes and foibles, and how history did this code-breaking,
number-crunching badass dirty. 


Outline: 


01:43 – Introduction
6:01 – Main Topic: Alan Turing: Computer Daddy
7:38 – Socio-Historical Context
11:53 – Who were they? Bio Time.
44:55 – 45:23 - Content warning: suicide mention
46:02 – Why do we think they're gay?
1:05:45  – Main Takeaways and Final Conclusions
1:05:49 – 1:08:41 - Content warning: suicide mention
1:19:27 – How Gay were They?
1:20:56 – Closing and Where to Find us Online


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Foolish Endeavor. The book is out July 7th in physical, audio,
and e-book wherever books are sold, or you can just go to
hankgreen.com and that will get you where you need to go!


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