Online — Nov 10th 2020

"And now for something completely different". Euan talked to 24 of us about early computing. It wasn't as I thought a mathematics lesson but a poetry lesson, a history lesson, a lesson on ghost stories and yes, early computers too. The poetry comes from Lady Ada Lovelace, daughter or Lord Byron and the ghost stories (well, nearly!) from Mary Shelley.

Euan confidently walked us through the contributions of Babbage (difference and analytic engines), Lady Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and several physicists who are lesser know. he even managed to bring in Schrodinger's cat but I've forgotten how! This was a very complex subject but Euan laid things out in a clear and concise logical manner making it as understandable as possible. Having said that, there was a lively question session afterwards which was indicative of how much we were all involved.

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