Turing's Computation Theory
The Church-Turing thesis posits that anything computable can be executed by a Turing machine, a concept supported by the equivalence of various computation models like lambda calculus and pushdown automata. Despite numerous attempts, no formal system has been found that computes beyond the capabilities of a Turing machine. This insight underscores the foundational belief in the limits of computation as defined by these models.In this clip
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Episode 91: How Computers Work Part I - What is a Computer?
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