Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise
Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
28 Sep 2011
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1min
The Grandfather Paradox
The Grandfather Paradox
A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
28 Sep 2011
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1min
The Chinese Room
The Chinese Room
An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
28 Sep 2011
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1min
Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
28 Sep 2011
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1min
The Twin Paradox
The Twin Paradox
An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
28 Sep 2011
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1min
Schrödinger’s Cat
Schrödinger’s Cat
This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.
28 Sep 2011
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1min