Two Thumbs Up: Gődel and Turing at the Movies

Time: 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: Saint Augustine Center, Room 300, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

We begin with conversation and a light supper (donation: $10.00). When the discussion lags, about 6:30 to 6:45, Professor Thomas Drucker of the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater will speak on:

Two Thumbs Up: Gődel and Turing at the Movies

Kurt Gődel and Alan Turing were distinctive in aspects of personality as well as in their contributions to mathematics, logic, and computer science. Their tastes in movie-going can be criticized by those who might have wished them to prefer Fritz Lang, but they do give a flavour of their personalities. In addition to being viewers of movies, they have also both been portrayed on stage and the screen, and the way in which their work and personality have been captured adds to our understanding of the public appreciation of what is seen as the eccentricity of genius.

Directions: Villanova University is located on route 30, Lancaster Avenue, just east of I-476.

Due to ongoing construction on the Saint Augustine parking lots, the usual parking slots for those driving to Villanova will not be available this Fall, and perhaps part of the Spring. Those members who drive to Villanova must park in the Main Lot. I have attached a map of the campus to show where this is (it's the large blue and white striped area marked "Parking"). I have also included a parking pass good for the upcoming meeting. This should be printed out and put on the windshield of your car. There will be a new pass for each meeting.

The Main Lot has two entrances, one on Ithan Avenue and one on Lancaster Avenue. Please allow additional time to walk from the general lot to the Connelly Center.

At the Saint Augustine Center, enter and proceed to the rear and take the elevator to the third floor. Exit to the right, then turn left; Room 300 is directly on the opposite side of the building. From the St. Augustine Lot enter the Center via the doorway at the end of the lot. Turn right and follow the hallway to the elevators; take the elevator to the third floor. Follow the directions to Room 300 as above.

Public transportation: Take SEPTA's Paoli - Thorndale train to the Villanova station. If outbound from center city go down through the tunnel to the inbound side. From the inbound platform a few steps lead to the Mendel parking lot. Proceed as above to Saint Augustine 300.

You can get in touch with me (Alan Gluchoff) at 610-905-1376 if you need help.