Turing's thesis

Turing's thesis, often referred to as the Church-Turing thesis, posits that any computation that can be performed by a mechanical process can also be performed by a Turing machine. In simpler terms, if a task can be done by following a set of rules or instructions, then it can be completed by a computer. This concept establishes a foundation for understanding what can be computed, helping to define the limits of algorithms and automation in mathematics and computer science. Essentially, it explores the relationship between human reasoning and machine capabilities.