JANUARY 2017: COMPUTERS AND LIFE

8.00 pm Tuesday January 17, 2017

Lindisfarne House, 4 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester WR1 3JS

Dr Ian Holyer, Bristol University

Dr Ian Holyer, Bristol University

Not everyone who uses a computer simply to consult Google or read an email wants to know the fine details of computer science and technology, but there are aspects of the subject that would reward anyone trying to understand changes taking place in our society today. Dr Holyer will give a fascinating overview of how computers developed from the earliest stage, with some live demos of Turing machines and a discussion of the Game of Life – culminating in a great discussion of robots, free will in humans, and the positive or negative influence of God on free will.

There will be opportunity for questions and discussion. No previous knowledge of computers is required, and no prior booking. The meeting is expected to end about 9.40 pm. Coffee afterwards. Collection to meet costs.

8.00 pm Tuesday January 17, 2017

Lindisfarne House, 4 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester WR1 3JS

(Barbourne Terrace is the street almost opposite St George’s Square, on the left as you leave central Worcester.  Lindisfarne House is the first building on the right, and you can park off-road in front of the building). 

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