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> But all this came to an end on June 7, 1954, when Turing suddenly died. (My own guess is that it was not suicide, but that’s a different story.)

Interesting tidbit there.

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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#Death

"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.

I 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.

I 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?

The 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."

GP may be referring to the actual definition of “conspiracy theory”, in that there are many theories of state conspiracy against Turing.

Your P is objecting to 'other conspiracy theories' (thus implying the forementioned is one).

It is one. It is a theory of a conspiracy.

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