PBS Space Time - S2021E09: Zeno's Paradox & The Quantum Zeno Effect
“A moving arrow is at rest.” This is obviously a nonsensical contradiction. But Zeno, a Greek philosopher famous for his metaphysical trolling, devised a paradox whose conclusion is just this. Here’s how it goes: if you look at an arrow flying through the air at any instantaneous snapshot in time, the arrow doesn’t travel any distance. If time is composed of an infinite number of these snapshots, and the arrow doesn’t move in any of them, then the arrow is at rest during the entirety of its flight. The moving arrow is at rest.
Cast: Matthew O’Dowd
All Episodes - Season 2021
PBS Space Time S2021E09 Synopsis
Stream PBS Space Time "Zeno's Paradox & The Quantum Zeno Effect" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2021-03-23, this episode is part of Season 2021 of PBS Space Time. Featuring performances from Matthew O’Dowd among the cast. With a runtime of 18m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. “A moving arrow is at rest.” This is obviously a nonsensical contradiction. But Zeno, a Greek philosopher famous for his metaphysical trolling, devised a paradox whose conclusion is just this. Here’s how it goes: if you look at an arrow flying throug...
