60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPad/Mac/PC

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPad/Mac/PC

By The Open UniversityEducation

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPad/Mac/PC episodes

September 28, 2011 Achilles and the Tortoise
Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
2 min
September 28, 2011 Transcript -- Achilles and the Tortoise
Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise.
0 min
September 28, 2011 The Grandfather Paradox
A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
2 min
September 28, 2011 Transcript -- The Grandfather Paradox
A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.
0 min
September 28, 2011 The Chinese Room
An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
2 min
September 28, 2011 Transcript -- The Chinese Room
An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.
0 min
September 28, 2011 Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
2 min
September 28, 2011 Transcript -- Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel
A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.
0 min
September 28, 2011 The Twin Paradox
An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
2 min
September 28, 2011 Transcript -- The Twin Paradox
An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.
0 min

About 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPad/Mac/PC

From the publisher's feed

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…

More shows like 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPad/Mac/PC

Bon départ: beginners' French - Audio by The Open University

Bon départ: beginners' French - Audio

171 Listeners

Philosophy: Justice and Morality - Audio by The Open University

Philosophy: Justice and Morality - Audio

5 Listeners

Charles Dickens: Celebrity Author - Audio by The Open University

Charles Dickens: Celebrity Author - Audio

23 Listeners

Cory Doctorow: Computer and Internet Regulation - Audio by The Open University

Cory Doctorow: Computer and Internet Regulation - Audio

3 Listeners

Writing Poetry - Audio by The Open University

Writing Poetry - Audio

23 Listeners

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio by The Open University

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio

19 Listeners

Andante: beginners' Italian - Audio by The Open University

Andante: beginners' Italian - Audio

62 Listeners

Mergers and Acquisitions - for iPad/Mac/PC by The Open University

Mergers and Acquisitions - for iPad/Mac/PC

2 Listeners

Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition - for iPod/iPhone by The Open University

Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition - for iPod/iPhone

10 Listeners

60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC by The Open University

60-Second Adventures in Astronomy - for iPad/Mac/PC

9 Listeners