What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher

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Ibolya Horváth
by TED-Ed
published on 31 May 2021

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Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible - but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox.

Lesson by Colm Kelleher, animation by Buzzco Associates, inc.

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