Chapter 349 Mr. Yang’s university alma mater!
1979 4 Month 13 Day.
Grosvenor House Hotel.
time difference.
There is an eight-hour time difference between London and Hong Kong. Even though Yang Ming and Keira discussed it until midnight last night and he took a rest, he still feels very uncomfortable when he wakes up now.
A knock on the door was heard outside.
When Yang Ming opened the door, he saw Ah Zhu and Zhong Chuhong.
"Master, I am here to serve you."
Ah Zhu and Zhong Chuhong served Yang Ming to wash up and change clothes.
"Did you sleep well last night?"
"Fortunately."
When it comes to the luxury and luxury of a hotel, the Repulse Bay Mid-Levels Villa is actually not that bad, but it looks a little different here.
Yang Ming went out in a wheelchair.
The general manager of the hotel has already welcomed Yang Ming to the restaurant for breakfast.
Yang Ming had just finished breakfast and went upstairs.
Lin Dezhong came over and said, "Boss, your university alma mater has sent someone here."
College alma mater?
Is Brunel University just sending people here now?
Will it be a little late?
When Yang Ming came out, he saw a tall young woman wearing a skirt and glasses. She called herself Arya. She was the secretary of the current President Argyle. She represented Brewer University and President Argyle. Mr. Er came to see Yang Ming.
If Mr. Yang were still an ordinary student at his original school, he would either have to continue to complete the rest of his studies, or he would have to count his grades as his original grades.
At this time, Mr. Yang was already one of the most important celebrity representatives of Brunel University. This time he was invited by London, and all aspects must be taken seriously.
"Miss Arya, why didn't we see you at the airport last night?"
Airport?
Arya wanted to greet him, but it was not her turn at all. There were too many people in London who wanted to see Mr. Yang.
Seeing that Miss Arya didn't say anything, Yang Ming seemed to have guessed it.
"Miss Arya, I understand your difficulty. This time when I come to London, the first thing I want to do is complete the graduation ceremony to fulfill my parents' and my wish to graduate from college. I also want to visit my alma mater."
"Mr. Yang, do you know if there are any other arrangements?"
arrangement?
Yang Ming knew that Brunel University could only be ranked at the bottom among higher education institutions in London. It was ranked in the dozens in country Y and was already ranked in the hundreds among universities in the world. It was ranked the same as Oxford University and Cambridge in country Y. The prestigious universities are simply incomparable.
Even then, this was the alma mater of Yang Ming's predecessor.
When he inherited this body, he also inherited everything about the other person.
Yang Ming knew that of course he would not come in vain.
"I want to donate to my alma mater."
Donate to your alma mater?
Arya immediately showed a different look.
Many prestigious schools in Europe and the United States, whether public or private, are basically developed through donations from big shots and wealthy people.
Universities like Cambridge and Oxford receive really large amounts of donations every year.
If a prestigious school produces more celebrities and outstanding students, the more donations it will receive in the future.
Arya seemed to have already guessed it.
She heard that Mr. Yang was in Yanjing and even donated a lot of money from his hometown.
This time when I come to my alma mater, I should also donate a large amount of money.
"Well, I have two ideas."
"Mr. Yang, please speak."
"First, donate 100 million pounds in the name of my foundation."
£100?
In 1979, it was indeed quite a lot, equivalent to 1600 million Hong Kong dollars.
For the current university, Mr. Yang's one-time donation of 100 million pounds is indeed a lot of money.
Arya was also happy to hear that.
Even if it is 10 pounds, not everyone can get it.
"Secondly, I want to establish a new college in the name of one person, and I am willing to donate another 1000 million pounds."
Founding a new college in one person's name?
Donate another £1000 million?
This 1000 million pounds is a lot of money.
Equivalent to HK$1 million.
In this era, there are probably very few people who can donate as much money as Mr. Yang. However, Arya also understood that this person's name meant that he was not an ordinary person.
"Mr. Yang, I wonder who you want to name the college after?"
"Alan Matheson Turing"
When Yang Ming said this person's name, Arya's expression changed drastically.
This person is now taboo in Country Y, and it is impossible to establish a college in his name.
Arya looked a little ugly. If it was named after Mr. Yang himself or the Queen, then of course the school board would have no problem.
I'm afraid no university or school board can refuse such a large amount of money.
It happened that Mr. Yang brought up this person, which made Arya find it difficult.
"Mr. Yang, this is simply impossible."
Arya said directly.
Thirty or forty years later, many people may know him as a mathematician and logician from Country Y. He is known as the father of computer science and the father of artificial intelligence.
However, in 1952, Country Y convicted Turing of his homosexuality, and Turing subsequently underwent chemical castration (estrogen injection).
On June 1954, 6, Turing died of poisoning after eating an apple containing cyanide. He was 7 years old.
In 2009, Country Y computer scientist Kang Ming launched an online petition for Turing. As of September 2009, 9, the petition had more than 10 signatures. For this reason, the then Prime Minister of Country Y, Gordon Brown, had to Issue a formal apology.
In December 2012, 12 important people including Hawking, Paul Nurse, and Martin Rees sent a letter to Cameron, the Prime Minister of Country Y, requesting that he be exempted.
One can imagine the difficulties involved.
Even now, many people in country Y don't want to talk about it when they hear this name.
Of course, many people felt pity for him.
Arya never thought that Mr. Yang would want to name the new college after Turing.
How is this possible?
Yang Ming is very clear that Turing has made many contributions to the development of artificial intelligence. He proposed a test method for determining whether a machine is intelligent, the Turing test, and there are test competitions every year.
In addition, Turing's famous Turing machine model laid the foundation for the way modern computers work logically.
In other words, Turing played a very important role in modern computers.
Yang Ming not only wanted to commemorate the other party, but also wanted to develop and cultivate computer talents to prepare for his next investment.
Yang Ming also knew that at this time he wanted to name the college after Turing, but he was afraid that except for Turing's family, not many people in Country Y would be willing.
Because they think this is very shameful and dishonorable.
"Miss Arya, don't refuse in a hurry. You can talk to your principal, Mr. Argyle, or even the school board about what I said. I will also talk to relevant people about this matter. I think of Shitu Mr. Ling will also become the pride of the people of Country Y."
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