THE
MYTH
At the nuptials of Peleus and Thetis all the gods were present,
with the exception of Eris, goddess of discord. Enraged at her
exclusion, the goddess threw a golden apple among the guests
with the inscription "for the fairest." Hera, Venus,
and Athena each claimed the apple. Jupiter, unwilling to decide
so delicate a matter, sent the goddesses to Mount Ida, where
the handsome shepherd Paris was tending his flock. To him was
committed the decision. The goddesses accordingly appeared before
him. Hera promised him power and riches; Athena, glory and renown
in war. Venus disrobed and promised him Helen of Troy, the fairest
of mortal women. for his wife. Paris decided in favor of Venus.
THE
MATH
Alan J. Turing (1912-1954)
The English mathematician Turing was prominent in the design
and use of computers and symbolic logic. He was celebrated for
breaking the German enigma code in World War II. His famous
"Turing Test" is still relevant. He was harassed by
the British government because of his homosexuality, which led
to his committing suicide with a poisoned apple.
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