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Charles Petzold

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The limits of computation are defined by the limits of what can be described algorithmically.

From The Annotated Turing

The Turing machine is a simple abstract device that can simulate any computer algorithm.

From The Annotated Turing

The Turing machine is a model of computation.

From The Annotated Turing

Computers don't think, they process.

From The Annotated Turing

Every problem can be solved by a computer, given enough time and resources.

From The Annotated Turing

To understand computation, we must understand Turing's vision.

From The Annotated Turing

We can’t help but be fascinated by the mystery of intelligence.

From The Annotated Turing

The essence of computation is the manipulation of symbols.

From The Annotated Turing

The machine does not resemble the human mind, but it can perform tasks that are similar to those performed by a human.

From The Annotated Turing

Computers do not think; they merely execute algorithms.

From The Annotated Turing