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Whatever that can be done using algorithm can be done using Turing machine

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Problem

In 1937 how was Alan Turing so sure that all that can be done using algorithms can be implemented using a Turing machine?
Since that period many new algorithms were implemented. What was his hypothesis behind this theory ?

Solution

The hypotesis is the following:

"Since an algorithm is a well-defined sequence of steps we can always execute an algorithm in a piece of paper(sometimes we may need a really big paper) using a pencil."

Then he created the Turing Machine who can simulate a hand using a pencil with an infinite paper.

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StackExchange Computer Science Q#56454, answer score: 3

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