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it's an openly debated topic, ranging from a simple accident to bullying by the state and other conspiracy theories. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing#
by gcbw3 7y ago
it's an openly debated topic, ranging from a simple accident to bullying by the state and other conspiracy theories.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing#Death https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing#Death
- thebooktocome 7y ago"Bullying by the state" is not a conspiracy theory. He was actually, objectively punished by the state in a manner that is considered cruel and inhumane by modern standards.
- jakear 7y agoGP may be referring to the actual definition of “conspiracy theory”, in that there are many theories of state conspiracy against Turing.
- gcbw3 7y agoI do believe he was bullied by the State. Period. And I doubt anyone can disagree with that! The crown issued an apology even! What i mention as theory is that some claim that is the direct cause of his death. Nobody will know for sure.
- gwd 7y agoI agree in principle with your objection, but I'm having trouble re-formulating the sentence in a way which is accurate but still sounds natural: > it's an openly debated topic, ranging from a simple accident to bullying by the state and conspiracy theories. > it's an openly debated topic, ranging from a simple accident to bullying by the state or other kinds of conspiracy theories. How would you say it?
- thefringthing 7y agoThe sentence is a train wreck to begin with. "Conspiracy theory" isn't a potential cause of death, and these things do not really form a coherent range. Presumably the conspiracy theories allege murder? In that case, I might write something like: "Turing's death is still an openly debated topic, with purported causes of death including simple accident, suicide resulting from bullying by the state, and even murder at the hands of a conspiracy."