Track 1: Achilles and the Tortoise

Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.

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Tracks in this podcast:

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