60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone
Can a cat be both alive and dead? Can a computer think? How does a tortoise beat Achilles in a race? Voiced by comedian David Mitchell, these fast-paced animations explain six famous thought experiments, from the ancient Greeks to Albert Einstein, that have changed the way we see the world. Subjects… read more
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Achilles and the Tortoise
September 28th, 2011
Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
Transcript -- Achilles and the Tortoise
September 28th, 2011
Transcript -- Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
The Grandfather Paradox
September 28th, 2011
A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
Transcript -- The Grandfather Paradox
September 28th, 2011
Transcript -- A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
The Chinese Room
September 28th, 2011
An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
Transcript -- The Chinese Room
September 28th, 2011
Transcript -- An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
September 28th, 2011
A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
Transcript -- Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
September 28th, 2011
Transcript -- A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
The Twin Paradox
September 28th, 2011
An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
Transcript -- The Twin Paradox
September 28th, 2011
Transcript -- An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
Schrödinger’s Cat
September 28th, 2011
This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.
Transcript -- Schrödinger’s Cat
September 28th, 2011
Transcript -- This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.
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