This biography delves into the life and groundbreaking work of Alan Turing, one of the most influential figures in computer science and artificial intelligence. It explores his revolutionary concept of the Turing machine and its universal application to computation, his pivotal role in deciphering the Enigma code during World War II, and his visionary contributions to artificial intelligence, including the Turing Test and his pioneering research in artificial life and morphogenesis. Through these excerpts, readers gain insight into Turing’s genius, his enduring legacy, and the profound impact of his ideas on the modern world.