Achilles and the Tortoise
Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsEducation
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...
60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone Podcast Guide
Listen to 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone, a Education podcast. Stream 12 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
Show Topic
Browse this show under Education podcasts.
Episodes
12 episodes are available for this podcast.
Discover More
Explore Education podcasts, India podcasts and English podcasts.
Episodes
12 episodesTranscript -- Achilles and the Tortoise
Transcript -- Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
The Grandfather Paradox
A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
Transcript -- The Grandfather Paradox
Transcript -- A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
The Chinese Room
An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
Transcript -- The Chinese Room
Transcript -- An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
Transcript -- Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
Transcript -- A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
The Twin Paradox
An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
Transcript -- The Twin Paradox
Transcript -- An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
Schrödinger’s Cat
This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.
Transcript -- Schrödinger’s Cat
Transcript -- This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.