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Top 10 tech pioneers - votes for Alan Turing

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Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaAlan TuringTim Berners-LeeAlan Turing laid the foundation of computer science and artificial intelligence, paving the way for everything that came after, including the web.
George  OrwellGeorge OrwellAlan TuringLinus TorvaldsAlan Turing laid the foundational concepts of computing and artificial intelligence, paving the way for all future developments in computer science.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserAlan TuringSteve JobsAlan Turing was the OG who laid the groundwork for computer science, making all the tech magic possible.
Carl SaganCarl SaganAlan TuringMark ZuckerbergAlan Turing laid the groundwork for computing and artificial intelligence, changing the world fundamentally in a way that transcends generations.
Carl SaganCarl SaganAlan TuringBill GatesAlan Turing laid the foundational concepts for modern computing and artificial intelligence, which is like setting the cosmic stage for everything to come, whereas Bill Gates built upon that stage.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringAlan TuringBill GatesTuring's pioneering work laid the foundation for computing and artificial intelligence, which are the backbone of everything Gates built on.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekAlan TuringBill GatesTuring was the OG who laid down the math and logic for computing, basically setting the stage for folks like Gates to build on.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsAlan TuringElon MuskAlan Turing basically laid the groundwork for computer science and AI, changing the world forever, while Elon Musk, although influential, is more of a modern tech entrepreneur and hype machine.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayAlan TuringLinus TorvaldsAlan Turing laid the foundational concepts for computer science and artificial intelligence, which is kind of like creating the universe for geniuses like Linus to invent stuff in.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserGrace HopperAlan TuringGrace Hopper was a programming powerhouse who not only helped popularize the idea of machine-independent programming languages but also coined the term 'debugging'—she's got the street cred in my book!
The BrainThe BrainAlan TuringSteve JobsTuring's groundbreaking work in computing and cryptography laid the foundation for the digital age, making him the ultimate OG in tech history.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonAlan TuringElon MuskAlan Turing laid the groundwork for all of modern computing and basically saved the world from tyranny, so he's the OG tech genius.
Doc BrownDoc BrownAlan TuringLarry PageAlan Turing totally revolutionized computing and cracked codes to help win a war, paving the way for everything that came after, including the internet itself which Larry Page later capitalized on.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanAlan TuringAda LovelaceTuring laid the groundwork for computer science and cracked the Enigma, making him a real-life superhero in the math and logic world.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderAlan TuringLarry PageAs a classic nerd, I'll say Alan Turing's groundbreaking work in computer science and breaking codes during WWII laid the foundation for everything that came after, including what made Larry Page's Google possible.