60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

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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 as vast as time travel, infinity, quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence, are squeezed into 60-second clips that will tickle your funny bone and blow your mind.

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Transcript -- The Chinese Room

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • -1 min

Transcript -- An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.

The Grandfather Paradox

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • 1 min

A well known story that questions the logic of time travel.

Achilles and the Tortoise

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • 1 min

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

The Chinese Room

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • 1 min

An argument against computers ever being truly intelligent.

Transcript -- Hilbert’s Infinite Hotel

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • -1 min

Transcript -- A never-ending hotel, always full of guests, helps to explain the nature of infinity.

The Twin Paradox

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • 1 min

An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.

Schrödinger’s Cat

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • 1 min

This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.

Transcript -- The Twin Paradox

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • -1 min

Transcript -- An identical twin in space illustrates Einstein's special theory of relativity.

Transcript -- Schrödinger’s Cat

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • -1 min

Transcript -- This famous experiment tackling quantum theory involves a cat in a potentially lethal box.

Transcript -- Achilles and the Tortoise

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone

09/28/11 • -1 min

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

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How many episodes does 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone have?

60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone cover?

The podcast is about Mathematics, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Education and Philosophy.

What is the most popular episode on 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone?

The episode title 'Achilles and the Tortoise' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone?

The average episode length on 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone is 1 minutes.

When was the first episode of 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone?

The first episode of 60-Second Adventures in Thought - for iPod/iPhone was released on Sep 28, 2011.

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