TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox? - Colm Kelleher
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...
Jack Rackam
The Fall of Rome and Why it Didn't Happen | The Life & Times of Emperor Zeno
Want to learn about the rest of Byzantine/Roman history? I got you covered - • Byzantine Emperor Something something the fall of Rome documentary (because this is definitely a documentary), Zeno and Odoacer Dark Ages. May the Algorithm...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The origins and reception of 1984
What were the origins of 1984? How much is 1984 about surveillance technology? What was the reception of 1984 at the time? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey Part 2
Smarthistory
Andrea Mantegna, San Zeno Altarpiece
Andrea Mantegna, San Zeno Altarpiece, 1456-59, oil on panel, 212 x 460 cm / 83 x 180 inches, comissioned by the Benedictine Abbot, Gregorio Correr (Basilica of San Zeno, Verona). Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
Soliloquy
Frisland, the Fake Isles
In 1558 Nicolo Zeno announced to the world he had found in his family home in Venice, a map and accompanying letters that described a long voyage made by the his ancestors. On this voyage the Zeno Brothers found an island called...
Professor Dave Explains
Presocratics Part 2: Mathematics, Atoms, and Logic
Continuing our examination of the Presocratic Greek philosophers, we examine some early formulations of mathematics, atomism, and logic. This will include figures from the Eleatic school, including Zeno and his famous paradoxes, and then...
World Science Festival
Is the Universe Analog or Digital?
The fletcher's paradox, proposed by pre-Socratic philosopher Zeno of Elea, states that if you watch an arrow in flight, it looks continuous. But if you segment the flight into points of time, the apparent movement becomes a series of...
World Science Festival
A Finite History of Infinity
From Zeno of Elea to Baruch Spinoza, theologian Philip Clayton gives us a brief history of the infinite in philosophy. Watch the Full Program Here: https://youtu.be/KDCJZ81PwVM Original Program Date: May 31, 2013 The World Science...
Looking Glass Universe
How real are the real numbers, really?
We usually say that infinity isnt real, but here well see how crucial it is to have one very big infinity for the real world; there is an infinite number of numbers. But why do we need real numbers at all? Arent rational numbers enough?...
PBS
Planck's Constant and The Origin of Quantum Mechanics | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios
Planck's Length is the length below which the concept of length loses its meaning. What exactly does that mean and what are the incredible implications this fact has upon our reality? To find out check out this episode of Space Time...
3Blue1Brown
The paradox of the derivative | Chapter 2, Essence of calculus
An introduction to what a derivative is, and how it formalizes an otherwise paradoxical idea.
3Blue1Brown
The paradox of the derivative: Essence of Calculus - Part 2 of 11
An introduction to what a derivative is, and how it formalizes an otherwise paradoxical idea.
Professor Dave Explains
Classical Greek Philosophy: Socrates and Plato
When you think of philosophy, the first figures you likely think of are the classical Greek philosophers, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It's time to dig into these enormous figures in the history of philosophy, starting with Socrates...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Xenacoelomorpha and an Introduction to Nephrozoa
Most of the animals we are familiar with are contained in Nephrozoa, as these are the triploblastic and bilaterally symmetrical animals. The phyla we've covered so far are not part of Nephrozoa, and we have one more to cover before we...
Jack Rackam
The Forgotten Empress | The Life & Times of Zoe Porphyrogenita
The Forgotten Empress | The Life & Times of Zoe Porphyrogenita
Professor Dave Explains
Logic in Late Ancient Philosophy
Previously we outlined Aristotle's enormous contributions in establishing logic as a formal field of inquiry. So what happened after that? How did the minds that followed, many directly in his lineage, develop this field further? What is...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? History of Amish Quilts
Learn more about the history of Amish quilts.
Let's Tute
Understanding Air Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
This video discusses the causes and effects of air pollution, including both natural and man-made sources. It highlights the various forms of air pollutants and their impact on human health and the environment, while also emphasizing the...
TED-Ed
What is Zeno’s Dichotomy Paradox?
Logic, paradox, infinity and finite...it all used to be Greek to me! And these concepts in modern day philosophy and advanced mathematics truly are Greek in origin, with particular regard to ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea. Learn...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Vi Hart: 9.999 Reasons That .999 = 1
Video exploring number theory concepts such as real, hyperreal, and surreal numbers, and infinity. [10:01]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Other Cool Stuff: 9.999, Reasons That .9999 = 1
Video exploring number theory concepts such as real, hyperreal, and surreal numbers, and infinity.